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Christmas Note #12: Chris Isaak “Washington Square”

Posted on December 24, 2014 by kymlucas

On this night of nights, I hope you will join me in taking a moment to remember those who are gone from us, whether it’s forever or just a temporary separation. And I’d ask you to send up a special … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #11: Aimee Mann “Calling on Mary”

Posted on December 23, 2014 by kymlucas

There’s something about Aimee Mann’s voice, so distinctively sweet and low, paired with this song, which she co-wrote — I could listen for hours. I hope you’ll enjoy it as well.

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Christmas Note #10: Christmas Cards?

Posted on December 21, 2014 by kymlucas

WorldWideInterWeb offers their opinion on the fifty worst Christmas cards. I have to agree — these make me feel much better about buying the majority of our cards at garage sales. Click through: http://www.worldwideinterweb.com/component/k2/item/70-the-50-worst-christmas-cards-of-all-time.html

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Christmas Note #9: The Ubiquitous Ugly Christmas Sweater

Posted on December 18, 2014 by kymlucas

Click through for a slide show from Esquire that puts my best ugly Christmas sweater to shame. http://www.esquire.com/the-side/ugly-christmas-sweaters-461208#slide-1 

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Christmas Note #8: The Second Best Christmas Song Ever

Posted on December 16, 2014 by kymlucas

If you know me at all, you know my favorite Christmas song of all time is Bing and Bowie’s “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy.” But you also know it wouldn’t be Christmas if I didn’t share The Pogues and Kirsty … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #7: Bad Presents

Posted on December 14, 2014 by kymlucas

I want you to save this blog to read after Christmas, especially if you’re unhappy with some of your gifts. Here’s Time magazine’s “Worst Christmas Gifts of All Time.” http://business.time.com/2013/12/10/the-worst-christmas-gifts-of-all-time/ Then recite after me, “At least no one gave me a toilet.” … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #5.5 Dixie Chicks Christmas Swing

Posted on December 11, 2014 by kymlucas

I did not know the Dixie Chicks had recorded a Christmas song. The video isn’t much, I’ll admit, and I’m not sure what “No copyright intended” means, but the song is kind of fun. So have a listen.

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Christmas Note #4: Unexpected Blessings

Posted on December 9, 2014 by kymlucas

I think what I love most about this time of year is the unexpected blessings we encounter while living our day-to-day lives. A good example of this is the decorating of trees in the park where I walk. I first noticed … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #3: The Worst Christmas Tree Ever

Posted on December 8, 2014 by kymlucas

Click through to see: http://9lols.net/the-worst-christmas-tree-ever/the-worst-christmas-tree-ever/ Not to be outdone, Huffington Post offers “WTF Ornaments: 45 Worst Christmas Tree Decorations.” What’s with the mermaid tails? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/wtf-ornaments-45-worst-christmas-tree-decorations_n_2278305.html Our little Charlie Brown tree look positively regal by comparison.

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Christmas Note #12: Love Actually

Posted on December 23, 2013 by kymlucas

Today’s note is another clip from “Love Actually” — this one a romantic proposal from Colin Firth. Since this is one of my favorite movies, you can imagine my shock when I recently discovered the film is actually quite controversial. … Continue reading →

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