Bing Crosby could sing "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" all he wanted last week, but it was never going to happen here in Michigan. The weatherman told us over and over to expect record high temperatures. Hell, it was colder on Halloween and Thanksgiving than it was on Christmas! Maybe that is why … Continue reading Christmas Recap
‘Twas a Blog Before Christmas
It feels like I haven't blogged in forever. Usually Christmas brings about many topics and many memories to write about and I felt like I had dropped the ball. However, as I looked back over the last 7 blogs - 6 of the 7 were Christmas related, so I guess I'm not as "Grinchy" as … Continue reading ‘Twas a Blog Before Christmas
Fear and the Inner Child
"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." - H. P. Lovecraft I think every one has fears. We all fear different things. Growing up, I was afraid of the dark, afraid of heights, afraid of bees, and many other things. … Continue reading Fear and the Inner Child
The Challenge: #PayClassicsForward for Christmas
A blog that I follow, Once Upon a Screen, posted a challenge that she has done for a few years now. The idea is to share some of your favorite movies with others - by "paying classics forward". You can my friend, Aurora's post from this year here: https://aurorasginjoint.com/2019/12/13/the-challenge-payclassicsforward-for-christmas/ From the above link, you can … Continue reading The Challenge: #PayClassicsForward for Christmas
I’m Dreaming of a Stress-free Christmas
Sometimes, all it takes is hearing things out loud for reality to set in. For example, I can probably raise your stress level by simply saying 7 little words: "Just ten more shopping days until Christmas!" Did you feel your blood pressure rise?? Christmas shopping has always been a headache for me, but usually because … Continue reading I’m Dreaming of a Stress-free Christmas
Holiday “Letters”
Today's blog comes from a Daily Writing Prompt. I thought this was a fun idea. Some of my answers came immediately, while others I had to think a little bit. Here is the prompt: "Make an alphabetized list of the 26 best things about the holiday season, with one item for each letter. Choose your … Continue reading Holiday “Letters”
A Christmas Story (1983)
This is second of two entries that I am writing as part of The Happy Holidays Blogathon hosted by The Pure Entertainment Preservation Society (PEPS). You can check out all of the participants here: https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2019/12/06/the-happy-holidays-blogathon-has-arrived/ For this entry, I have chosen to briefly look at A Christmas Story. Breif Backstory A Christmas Story is based … Continue reading A Christmas Story (1983)
The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
This is one of two entries that I am writing as part of The Happy Holidays Blogathon hosted by The Pure Entertainment Preservation Society (PEPS). You can check out all of the first day participants here: https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2019/12/06/the-happy-holidays-blogathon-has-arrived/ While the rules state that the blogs should be about holiday "films", I appreciate them allowing me to … Continue reading The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
Oh Christmas Tree …
Happy December to you! Maybe it is because Thanksgiving was so late this year, but it is hard to believe that we are less than a month from Christmas! The reality of that sunk in this weekend as I did a couple shifts at Cars 108 and we are playing all Christmas music. One song … Continue reading Oh Christmas Tree …
Thankful Thoughts (updated)
Happy Thanksgiving! I am sitting on the couch next to my wife after having dinner and watching the Detroit Lions lose another game on National TV! (LOL - I get suckered in actually thinking they MAY win a game!) The Christmas tree is lit, the lights are low, and we are waiting to have some … Continue reading Thankful Thoughts (updated)