Archive for the 'holiday' Category

Deconstructing Easter

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

People often debate over what eggs and rabbits have to do with Easter. The general consensus is that is a merging of the Biblical account of the death of Christ and Pagan fertility celebrations.
But, it is (perhaps) much simpler than that.
It was no secret that Jesus had a magic trick or two up his [...]

Double Arrows

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

I had seen him countless numbers of times before. I had seen him in an old t-shirt and shorts digging post holes in the back yard. I had seen him doze off in the recliner with his reading glasses on the end of his nose like he was my Granny. I had [...]

HNT #10

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

The “other” Tony at “Life’s Colorful Brushstrokes” has a weekly feature on his blog called “How Do You Like It?” where he poses a question of preferences. I’m stealing from him for this HNT post.
How do you like your Christmas presents delivered? In a sagging limp stocking (jk, Brett ) or [...]

Simple Gifts

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

I hope that everyone experienced a joyous holiday this year. No matter which one you celebrate or how you celebrate it.
We celebrate Christmas at our house, my Granny and me. But we don’t do it up real big with a lot of fuss and fanfare. We never have.
There’s a tree, a wreath [...]

Guest Star Tuesday, number three

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

Brenton of “Aussielicious” - Sydney, Australia
Artistic, smart, sensitive, and funny are a few of the works to describe Brenton’s blog. That is besides the obvious word: HOT. You can also apply the same adjectives to the graphic artist/ lifesaver himself.
Dear Santa,
I live in Australia and I’ve been a very good boy all year, [...]

HNT #9, Holiday Style

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

It just isn’t Christmas if you’re not playing with your balls.
Just like it’s just not Hannukah if you’re not messing with your wick.  Eight nights in a row.
And it’s just not Kwanzaa if you’re not…um…well…hmmm…I don’t know…black?
Happy Holidays, everyone.

Guest Star Tuesday, number two

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Kelly of “Rambling along in Life…with a Stern Point of View” / Richmond, VA
A “slice of life” style blogger, Kelly runs the gamut from cozy Southern homebody to political activist to social butterfly…and back again. Unlike Playboy, you should read him for more than just the naked (half-naked anyway) pictures.
We say it every [...]