Category Archives: Being an Artist

Sharing snapshots from my imagination

Bah! Humbug? 0 (0)

‘Tis the season to kvetch about Christmas: because it’s too commercial, too religious, or whatever. I won’t do that. I’ll look at why we celebrate instead. Also Scrooge and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Besides, I think enjoying the holiday and … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving! 0 (0)

(“A Holiday Haven,” another installment in a tale of two turkeys.) If you are in or from the United States, I hope you are having a good Thanksgiving Day. If not, I trust that you’re having a good November 24th. … Continue reading

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On the Halloween Express 0 (0)

Tomorrow is Halloween. I hope you have a good one. I mentioned St. Wolfgang of Regensberg, All Hallows’ and All Souls’ Day, and the autumnal equinox last year. Also Gaelic and Welsh traditions, jack-o’-lanterns, and Easter eggs. Enjoying my culture’s … Continue reading

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Jesus and Expectations 0 (0)

Pip’s Christmas doesn’t have much to do with Christmas, or Advent, but I figured this post should have something that looks ‘seasonal.’ “…Blessed is the One Who Takes No Offense at Me” We’ll be hearing Matthew 11:2–11 this morning. The … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween! 0 (0)

Showing this picture to a few online groups, I learned that Halloween, our version, is a somewhat “American” holiday. Today is also the feast day of St. Wolfgang of Regensberg, AKA The Almoner. He had a good reason for throwing … Continue reading

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