Holidays
RESOLUTIONS AND RESOLVE
Fandango’s Provocative Question #150 I am not sure I’ve ever made a sincere New Year’s resolution. I can’t even remember making an insincere New Year’s resolution. This is one of those things I don’t do. Add it to “the bucket list”… Read More ›
THE HOUSE OF BREAD – RICH PASCHALL
Unique stops in Alsace, by Rich Paschall On my past trips to Alsace, a region in northeast France, we have always found time to visit some of the interesting buildings and unique attractions the area has to offer. The most… Read More ›
ANGEL’S SONG by KIM HARRISON
Angel’s Song by Kim Harrison Dedicated to the more than 800,000 victims of COVID. Silent night, holy night.All is calm, all is bright. . . . Humming, Kaylin held her coat close against the cold, more from habit than anything… Read More ›
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, OR A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS – CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE (The entire poem)
By Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be… Read More ›
WHAT AM I LISTENING TO? – RICH PASCHALL
Christmas Edition, by Rich Paschall Last year at the annual SERENDIPITY Christmas Party and Hoedown, we were pleased to bring you our holiday playlists. While the Christmas pudding was singing in the copper, we were singing along with songs from… Read More ›
ALMOST CHRISTMAS – WORLD SHARING
SHARE YOUR WORLD 12-20-21 If you read the last piece I wrote, you probably know I’m not feeling “top of the world” right now. I have, oddly, felt worse. I suppose the issues I have with reality these days are so… Read More ›
A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE: ORIGINAL FICTION – RICH PASCHALL
A Christmas Surprise A family plus one, holiday tale by Richard Paschall Kyle was coming home for Christmas. He was bringing with him his college roommate. The boys met during freshmen year and became fast friends. Somehow they maneuvered the… Read More ›
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Fandango’s Provocative Question #147 What’s happening in your world? We’ve covered all the bad stuff. What’s still keeping you going? What’s the good part? Or, to put it another way, what’s the best thing you’ve got going on in your life… Read More ›
POINSETTIAS
FOTD – December 9 – Poinsettia
HOLIDAY FLOWERS AND A BRIGHT RED BIRD
FOTD – December 8 – Holiday Blossoms
CHRISTMAS PAST – RICH PASCHALL
My Top Ten Christmas Songs Dead Artists Edition, by Rich Paschall Whenever I listen to holiday songs on the local Christmas music radio station, one fact becomes apparent to me. Almost all of the songs I hear are performed by… Read More ›
Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth 