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“…And the Word Became Flesh….”

We’re celebrating a very special birthday. “And the Word became fleshand made his dwelling among us,and we saw his glory,the glory as of the Father’s only Son,full of grace and truth.”(John 1:14) By any reasonable standard, it’s a big deal. … Continue reading

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Victorian Christmas Cards, Holiday Weirdness

I’ll be sharing some very odd 19th century Christmas cards today. And rambling a bit about holidays, history and whatever else comes to mind. Briefly, for me. Christmas and New Year’s Eve: a Double-Header Solstice Celebration Many if not all … Continue reading

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Advent 2022: Remembering the Big Picture

My culture’s Christmas season begins with Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Our traditionally-frenzied holiday shopping season does, at any rate. That’s not a particularly good thing, considering what stress can do to folks. On the other hand, America’s shopping frenzy inspired … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving and Two Turkeys: A Continuing Tale

It’s Thanksgiving Day, here in America. This year I’ll be talking about the Two Turkeys: and reviewing their last few years. Well, I hope these aren’t their last few years. Let’s say their most recent years. Yes, that’s much better. … Continue reading

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Veterans Day, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day

On this day in 1918, World War I finally ended. Officially. The Armistice of 11 November 1918 wasn’t, apparently, a “surrender.” But it did say that the killing would stop at 11:00 a.m. Paris time on November 11, 1918. It … Continue reading

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