Christmas at the Vinyl Café: Thoughts Let’s start with the basics. There is no accent on the e at the end of cafe. Dave is simple like that. Now Stuart grew up in Montreal. Like a lot of folks from this fair city, he went west. Our loss. Canada’s gain – yes, Montreal is stillContinue reading “Christmas at the Vinyl Café: Thoughts”
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Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs
Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs Or so Frasier would sing. We didn’t have Tossed Salad, but we did have baked beans, sausage, bacon, pan cakes and more. And yes, we had lots of scrambled eggs. We also had committed volunteers, some kind sponsors, lots of happy kids, and a community that came together. Brunch withContinue reading “Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs”
A Christmas Fable: Repeat
Christmas: A Holiday; An Obligation; A Celebration; A Loneliness How have your Holidays been? Posting this months ahead of time – one never knows, but I thought it was worth sharing again! “It was Christmas Eve babeIn the drunk tankAn old man said to me, won’t see another oneAnd then he sang a song” “StopContinue reading “A Christmas Fable: Repeat”
Christmas: Many Things
Christmas Season: Stuart McLean Stuart McLean is a Canadian treasure. Some would use the past tense (he died in February 2017). I do not see why – his stories are still available via many audio or written stories. He is still in our hearts and minds. He is with us. Recently (this post is beingContinue reading “Christmas: Many Things”
How Are You Sharing Christmas?
How Are You Sharing Christmas? If you are like me, you might be blessed with a few events. One of them was the “Communitas Christmas Party” last week. It was work, but fun work. We should all be so lucky – see my post below. Was talking to a friend about it, and they askedContinue reading “How Are You Sharing Christmas?”
A Christmas Fable
A Christmas Fable “It was Christmas Eve babeIn the drunk tankAn old man said to me, won’t see another oneAnd then he sang a song” “Stop singing that song,” said Jay. “Why?” Said Ronnie Well, for one thing you are Jewish! “So?” Said Ronnie. “So was Jesus.” “You have me there,” Jay acknowledged. “No, really.Continue reading “A Christmas Fable”
Merry Christmas Book Readers!
Merry Christmas Book Readers! Merry Christmas, book readers, writers, editors, designers, illustrators, reviewers, and producers too. Over the years I have had some great Christmas presents – one turns three today. Another is an early Christmas present from an author. Well, more the star, would be more appropriate. You see a couple of years backContinue reading “Merry Christmas Book Readers!”
Does It Matter when Jesus Was Born?
There is a good chance, a betting chance, that it was not December 25. There is also an excellent chance that it was not 2021 years ago. Does that really matter to you? The Nativity story is captivating. The message of Jesus, as reported in the Gospels and in the New Testament is compelling. TheContinue reading “Does It Matter when Jesus Was Born?”
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All Some phrases make themselves into everyday speech and we think that they have been around forever. Forever is a long time. One such phrase is, “Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” Wishing you and yours a peaceful Christmas Season. Today is the start, not the end, so enjoyContinue reading “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All”
This Could Happen to You.
This Could Happen to You. The same day that Montreal reintroduced emergency measures something strange happened to me. If you have not been living in a cave you are aware of the Covid Pandemic and the latest surge caused by the Omicron variant. Governments at all levels have been imposing restrictions on people at allContinue reading “This Could Happen to You.”
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