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Christmas Note #17 — The Second Best Christmas Song Ever

I discovered the second best Christmas song ever by buying the CD with the best Christmas song ever. And reader, you will scarcely believe it, but I actually had to drive across town to find a copy of that CD, “The Edge … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #16 — Weird Christmas Books

As shared on Publishers Weekly, here’s a list of books that will greatly add to your holiday festivities. http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/2012/12/06/15-weird-christmas-books/ Click through to check out such treasures as It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies and Dumb White Husband vs Santa, along with … Continue reading

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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 #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 #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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