Tag: Holidays

  • A Slice of Christmas Magic (With Extra Cheese)

    A Slice of Christmas Magic (With Extra Cheese)

    Every Christmas has its miracle stories. Like the ones where nobody brings up politics during the family gathering. Or, the one where the house doesn’t catch fire because of how you wired the lights like in the movie Christmas Vacation. And then there’s the one about how pizza can show up right when needed most.…

  • Holiday Shopping: Tis the Season For Chaos

    Behold: the holidays, when ordinary humans become unhinged treasure hunters of truly mediocre items. Every December, humanity collectively forgets that the items we are wrestling strangers for—fuzzy socks, boxed chocolates, personal hygiene box sets, and oddly scented candles, are typically available every single day of the year. Suddenly, a mug that says “Warm Wishes” becomes…

  • Social Defiance: A Four Month Christmas

    Social Defiance: A Four Month Christmas

    It’s one thing to leave Christmas lights up year round, but where do we draw the line with yard decorations? This post was written on February 1st. As I was driving around assorted neighborhoods on this fine February 1st day, I saw many homes with their Christmas spirit still standing proud. Not one home or…

  • Another Year Down The Toilet

    Another Year Down The Toilet

    Rather than my usual year end loathing, I figured I would just wish my readers a Happy New Year. I truly appreciate you taking the time to read my random rants and rampant complaining about how miserable this existence we call life can be. I probably wouldn’t have much to write about if my life…

  • I’m Worried About Santa

    I’m Worried About Santa

    I was picking up a pizza when a jolly old man with a fluffy white beard walked in wearing a familiar red and white suit. No, it wasn’t a random homeless person (at least I don’t think so)…It was Santa Claus! As fun as that is, that’s not the story. The story is what he…