Three times I have been prodded, and so it shall be. I am bound to blog, unlucky are ye. I usually like Christmas. A lot. This year a series of mildly irritating circumstances in the immediate runup to the holiday reminded me of all the stuff I really despise about Christmas.
If you think you’re sick of hearing “Deck the Halls,” try singing it fifty-seven times while looking like it’s the most festive, exciting thing you’ve ever had the privilege to sing. I didn’t keep a tally of how many times I sang “Silent Night” this season, but I believe it hit triple digits. (And if [...]
Or, in other words, if you want the Wanderer and me to haul anything uniquely American over to Eire for you, now is the time to tell us. As warned, I have not shipped out that salt, so uber’s box of kosher salt is first on the list. If there are any Irish knitters still [...]
I think I should start celebrating Thanksgiving. From my distant view, it’s a holiday very similar to Christmas, but without the gift-giving. It is also like Christmas in that it is primarily a non-religious ceremony. There is an element of prayer in the traditional form, but mainly it’s about family and food. Food is what [...]
November begins. Thanksgiving is coming soon. And Christmas beyond.