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Category Archives: Holidays
Advent Music at St James Cathedral
Thanks to Mary R.
Everything You Learned About Thanksgiving Is Wrong
By Maya Salam in the NYT — (Thanks to Mary Jane F.) Not to rain on your Thanksgiving Day parade, but the story of the first Thanksgiving, as most Americans have been taught it — the Pilgrims and Native Americans gathering … Continue reading
Candy Canes Bring a Twist to the Holidays
Thanks to Mary M. By Rosie Wolf Williams The red and white candy cane has a long and storied past. But is there a right way to eat one? Dangling from the Christmas tree, tucked into party favors, or bathing … Continue reading
Sustainable Gift Wrap
In response to an article in the NYT titled “4 Cheap(ish) Gift Wrap Alternatives the Pros Use—and How to Make Them Look Great“, a Skyline resident had this letter published!
Posted in environment, Holidays
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Holiday brain teaser
Thanks to Mary M. Answer to be poster (Gloria in eggshells Cs Deo)
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Can you guess the Christmas carol?
Ed note: This was posted 6 years ago on the blog. Do you remember?? Answers are below–don’t peek! Move hitherward the entire assembly of those who are loyal in their belief Listen, the celestial messengers produce harmonious sounds Nocturnal timespan … Continue reading
Stressed During the Holidays? There’s an Exercise for That.
By Danielle Friedman in the NYT The holidays may be known for their go-go-go stressful energy, but we also tend to spend a lot of time in December being sedentary. Historically, people are least physically active during the winter, thanks to falling temperatures, limited hours of … Continue reading
Shanah Tovah (Oklahoma style)
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
The pen and the sword
Thanks to Gordon G.
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Remembrances
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Unexpected Christmas for single father with 7 children
Thanks to Sybil Ann
Abbott and Costello wish you a Happy New Year
Thanks to Alice M.
Big Ben will bong again to see in the new year
Thanks to Ann M. Big Ben will bong to welcome in 2022, the Houses of Parliament has confirmed. The bell will be struck 12 times as it hits midnight on New Year’s Eve, despite other celebrations in the capital being … Continue reading
Where Is The Comma In “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” Supposed To Go?
For anyone who’s does copyediting, this should bring a smile!
A Concert for Honored Patrons: Joan and Frank Conlon
4 PM Sunday, Jan 9, 2022 at Trinity Episcopal Church Complimentary admission – donations encouraged Thanks to Ann M. Join us as we honor patrons Frank and Joan Conlon for their enduring support and long-standing service to Pacific MusicWorks. Program … Continue reading
Firelight Chorale “Repeat the Sounding Joy”
Despite the stormy afternoon, we were once again treated to the incredible Firelight Chorale in the new Performing Arts Center in the Olympic Tower at Skyline
Jingle Bells at Skyline
Our wonderful chorale group enlivens the resident’s association Christmas party for the staff with a boisterous “Ho, ho, ho.”
Freeway Park lights up in December
Hello from Freeway Park Association, This December we have two very special events happening in Freeway Park. Both events are free, and open to the public. Our first event is this Thursday’s Freeway Park Illuminated, the opening party for our … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s once again that time of year to repost this legendary Art Buchwald article, first published in the International Herald Tribune in 1952, and reprinted by the IHT on many Thanksgivings for many years, by the Washington Post in 2005 and by the New York … Continue reading
Why do we wish people “Happy Holidays”?
Thanks to Ann M.
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Chinese New Year 2021 on February 12th
Thanks to Ann M.