Holidays - What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger
There must be a reason that hardly anybody gets ever bludgeoned to death with a fruitcake. I have no idea what that reason might be.
Pondering Peeps
First published April 16, 2006
Well, it's Easter. This weekend commemorates the sacrifice that Jesus made for all of us when he was crucified, suffered, and died for the sins of all mankind, then rose and ascended into heaven. So how do Americans celebrate the holiest event in the Christian calendar?
With Peeps.
Finding the True Meaning of the Holidays in a Glow-In-The-Dark Plastic Reindeer
First published December 16, 2005
You know, I don’t care where you live (other than maybe downtown Baghdad), I’m willing to bet that there’s some guy in your neighborhood whose roof is literally sagging under the weight of a giant Santa, a small herd of reindeer, and a life-sized nativity scene – complete with “lowing” cattle, two shepherds who look pretty nervous to be up on a roof, a trio of really strung-out Magi, and a fiberglass holy family with the baby Jesus lit up by a 450 watt halogen bulb stuck right up his manger.
This guy is my personal hero – I love Christmas decorations!
