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Christmas Note #15 — Bon Jovi with “I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas”

And now, for a trip down memory lane, here’s a very young Bon Jovi and “I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas.” Good heavens, would you check out those hairstyles?

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Christmas Note #14 — Peppermint Fudge

I love Family Fun magazine, despite the facts that it’s owned by Disney and geared to younger children. I really have no reason to read it these days since our only offspring can be considered a child only if you employ vast … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #13 — Peace on Earth

I was going to save this for Christmas Eve — it’s my favorite Christmas carol.  But after today’s events, I decided we needed it early. Peace on earth, can it be? “I pray my wish will come true, for my … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #12 — Aimee Mann and “Whatever Happened to Christmas?”

Until I came across her CD at the library, I hadn’t realized Aimee Mann sang Christmas songs. This is my favorite. Enjoy!

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Christmas Note #11 — If You’re at a Complete Loss for Your Holiday Centerpiece, Try a Meat Tree!

Yeah, you read that right. Courtesy of the blog, “Awful Library Books,” here’s the answer to your centerpiece dilemma. For more truly awful library books, visit the blog at http://www.awfullibrarybooks.net. As they say, all the books on their site are … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #10 — Jackson Browne, “The Rebel Jesus”

It’s sad to realize that love and charity are still often looked upon as rebellious ideas.

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Christmas Note #9 — Ugly Sweaters Explained

I have a tank top with the words “Prom Queen” emblazoned across the chest. I’m also the proud owner of a t-shirt that claims I am a trophy wife. If you know anything about me, you know I’m neither. Yet … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #8: Christmas Lights by Coldplay

This one’s for Sarah, who shared the second video on Facebook. Another lovely Christmas song, this one by Coldplay. Your choice of two versions — one with the whole band, and one with just Chris. The sound quality is somewhat … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #7 — A reminder of what Christmas is

Would you give your boots to a stranger? A homeless beggar? Would I? I’d like to say yes, but the truth is I doubt it. I have a tendency to be a bit self-righteous, thinking — though I hate to … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #6 — Santa Mob Addendum

imageB950001.jpg, a photo by ladywriter47 on Flickr. Santas step out for a smoke.

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