Archive for the 'Reason for the Season' Category

The Holy Family: Image of the Love of God

January 2, 2007

Cross-posted at Dumb Ox News…
On the first day of the new year, I wanted to thank all of my friends and readers for the fellowship and fun of the past year, and to share with you this Angelus message of the Pope on the Holy Family. May we [...]

The Loma Lynda Grinch

December 11, 2006

 Of course you’ve all heard about the Homeowner Association President that threatened fines against a couple that had a “Peace sign wreath”hung on their house. Well thanks to thousands of Whos on Whoville, he dropped the matter.
Here’s a Tribute to Him…… in a familiar ditty……via An Angry Bleeding Heart’s Diary
 
The Peace Wreath
 Every Loma at Lindaville [...]

Is it Merry Christmas….or Merely Correctness?

December 7, 2006

 Today……Christmas continues to take a beating…..
 
The Award winning Worst politically correct Christmas card of the year.

They can’t even bring themselves to use the word “Holiday”
In a Related story:
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt takes time out of his schedule for some reassurance to a State hammered by the worst winter storm in years ……. it is OK to use [...]

Only 11, 17, 20, or 21, shopping days left until your chosen holiday assuming you celebrate one which is still completely cool if you don’t!

December 4, 2006

This is a treacherous season for those of us who do not wish to unwittingly cause offense to someone and thus become caught up in the withering crossfire of the “War on Chirstmas.” To help you traverse this cultural battlefield unscathed, we offer the following guidance:
Conversational Tips:
NO: I’ve always considered Jesus, our Lord God in [...]

Happy Chrisnakah…or is it Chanamas?

December 4, 2006

By Angel Crossposted at: WomanHonorThyself
O gosh do ya hear the naysayers already.. Kvetching (ask yer Jewish friend..heh) and whining…I haven’t even gobbled down the last of my candy corn Halloween candy, haven’t finished mah leftover stuffing from Thanksgiving, and already the stores are booming Rudolph and Frosty tunes. Oiy. What is it about [...]

Xmas in Niatirb

December 4, 2006

Ms. Sunshine…..this is for you.
Xmas and Christmas
A Lost Chapter from Herodotus
by C. S. Lewis
And beyond this there lies in the ocean, turned towards the west and the north, the island of Niatirb which Hecataeus indeed declares to be the same size and shape as Sicily, but it is larger, and though in calling it triangular [...]

Operation Just Say Merry Christmas!

December 3, 2006

Where will all this “awareness” stop?

First came Lance Armstrong’s “Live Strong” bracelet. (His alternative to “What Would Jesus Do?”?)
Then came the “awareness bracelets” for the politically important diseases/causes du jour–right down to the latest, “Stamp Out Polonium Sandwiches!” bracelets being worn by former Russian spies and their friends.
Kind of neat isn’t it, that you [...]