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Christmas Note #4

A Rave: Christmas Note #4 Another video, courtesy of my friend Pat who sent it to me. I can’t embed it, so please click through. It’s by Hullabaloo Steve, who wishes you “all of the above.” As do I. http://www.youtube.com/user/hullabaloosteve?feature=mhee

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Christmas Note #3

A Rave: Christmas Note #3 — Amazing Peace I don’t want to infringe on the copyright of this beautiful poem, so I hope you will go here http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Maya-Angelous-Amazing-Peace/2 to read it. I wish us all moments of peace in the coming craziness of … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #2

A Rave: Christmas note #2 — Leave a part of you behind in every place you love. I read about this story a few months ago. A person — we know now she’s a woman — has been leaving behind lovely … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #1

Rave: Christmas note #1: I changed the ringtone on my text messages to this, the best Christmas song ever. Okay, in my opinion, it’s the best Christmas song ever. And, yes I know I said the same thing in a post … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #18

Christmas Note #18: On this Christmas Eve, I share a link to one version of the “Christmas Ceasefire” of World War I as a reminder that peace can triumph, even if only temporarily. http://firstworldwar.com/features/christmastruce.htm To this I add, a more … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #17

Christmas Note #17: Chris Isaak Singing “Washington Square” Every time I hear this song, I think of those men and women in the Armed Forces serving overseas and the friends and family they have left behind. I share it in … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #16

Christmas Note #16: “Straight No Chaser” Men’s A Cappella group. Cute! (And some of the singers are too!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8

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Christmas Note #15

Christmas Note #15: For those who take the “Get those Christmas carols over with” approach, here’s 30 of them in 60 seconds. And you get the added bonus of an Ohio Lottery commercial at the start! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdPMTC7pxhM

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Christmas Note #14

Christmas Note #14: 25% more waste is generated during the holiday season than any other time of the year. (from http://www.recycleworks.org/resident/holidays.html) Maybe it’s time to think about simplifying the way we celebrate so our children will be able to also … Continue reading

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Christmas Note #9

Christmas Note #9: From one of my favorite Christmas movies, “Love Actually.” Karen: “So what’s this big news, then?” Daisy: [excited] “We’ve been given our parts in the nativity play. And I’m the lobster.” Karen: “The lobster?” Daisy: “Yeah!” Karen: … Continue reading

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