“That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.”

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Link of the Day [12.24.24]

In olden time, in the dark night of winter, they would tell ghost stories around this time of year. You may know of the most famous one: “A Christmas Carol,” but there are far many Christmas ghost stories out there.

Today’s link is one such story written by Elizabeth Gaskell entitled, “The Old Nurse’s Story.” Read it by the dim fireside to keep the chill away…

BOO!

https://web.english.upenn.edu/~nauerbac/story.html

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Even though the year hasn’t been good for me, I can’t let the Holiday feelings of this festive season go by. It makes me happy for a bit. So go and enjoy the fun of the Holiday season.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

It Hasn’t Been Looking Anything at All Like Christmas

I’ve been too caught up in my miserable work life to see that Christmas time has arrived. Yes, I love this part of the year. And the Winter Solstice is coming along any day now. But I’ve not noticed one bit. My miserable work life is miserable. Why must it make me miss the most fantastic part of the year.

No More Kings

Well, considering the latest blunder by the Supreme Court, we’re back to the past. I thought we got rid of those fools or are we fools ourselves?

Have as happy a Fourth of July as you can…

「感謝」Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving 2023! Many things to be thankful for.

乃木坂46, 山下美月,黒見明香,松尾美佑,奥田いろは,しあわせの保護色,人は夢を二度見る,逃げ水,I See…。Baltimore Orioles, 101 wins, AL East Champions. Hot summers, cool autumns, red leaves, yellow leaves, wind through the trees, wind off the water, wind in your face, sunshine and rain. Hamburgers, french fries, pizza, pancit, lechon, white rice, paella, bagel, coffee, rum, beer, tinto rosa. Spain. Paris. Baltimore. Friends. Family. Mom. Dad. Brothers. Sisters. Nephews and nieces. Lolo. Lola. Love, loss, pain, sorrow, and happiness.

I can be thankful for what has been in life.

I wish you all happiness and gratitude for this year as well!