Category Archives: Holidays

Dwayne Wade goes to prom

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Ask: And ye shall receive: (Since the Miami Heat eliminated the Chicago Bulls, Dwayne Wade had nothing to do Friday night. So prom it is.) Related articles Dwyane Wade surprises local Miami teen at prom (miamiherald.com) Wade Shows Up At … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day cards from the White House

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

They don’t drip with sentimentality, but they get the point across: For military moms: And for healthy moms: Happy Mother’s Day. Related articles Prince Harry is the Surprise Guest at the White House Mother’s Day Tea (shoppingblog.com) Betty White and … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

From a big-haired U2.

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A more traditional Christmas song

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

(via Brad Delong)

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Merry Christmas, everybody

Posted on December 25, 2012 by
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Christmas in Belgium and the Netherlands

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

I’ve been thinking about this time of the year in Brussels. When you wander around Christmas shopping or if you’re settled before your meal at a fancy restaurant, chances are you’re going to see a bunch of white guys in … Continue reading →

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Let’s shoot something for Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

No, it isn’t a parody. This was the Scottsdale, Ariz., gun club in action last Christmas. It reminds me of the “South Park” episode “Red Sleigh Down (click here to watch),” when Santa is shot down by the Iraqis and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Thanksgiving on Friday

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

(Because this clip should be posted every Thanksgiving week.)  

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Turkey shoot

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

Just for the record. Politicians should never pardon turkeys, because the resulting photo allows smart asses like me to write captions that say: President Obama and turkey, left, pose for a Thanksgiving photo. Related articles Cobbler the Turkey Pardoned, But … Continue reading →

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St. James Court Art Show: Day 3

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

The St. James Court Art Show in Louisville is winding down. I’m sitting on my front porch watching the vendors begin to break down their tents and load up their vans and trucks to head out of town. Having been … Continue reading →

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