Wednesday Writs: Christmas Vacation Edition
Christmas on trial in Ganulin v. US is Case of the Week for a reason, and the reason is the opening to Judge Delott’s opinion.
Tagged: Holidays
O (Fake) Christmas Tree
Instead of dragging out all the tired Christmas clichés and 2020 jokes, I’ll just share a little story about a lesson learned and the spirit of Christmas.
Holiday Memories and A ( Not So) Brave New World
Holiday memories force me to face my own mortality and reflect on my perspective of coming of age in a previous century.
Weekend Plans Post: The Last Normal Weekend For A While
Which makes this weekend the last one before Cyberpunk 2077 comes out and the last one before the week before the silly season.
But Now Sit in Silence
While the country appears more divided than ever, I wonder if there are families like ours-those who felt that divide at one point. But now sit in silence.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Syphilis
What is the true meaning of Christmas anyway? I’m going to set that question aside for a little bit to talk about syphilis.
The Ninth Annual Mindless Diversions Unsolicited Shopping Guide
Sometimes you don’t want to just give up and get the dang gift card.
Holiday Reminder: 3 Ways America Could Care for It’s Veterans Better
The problem with funding veterans programs isn’t that there’s no money to be had. It’s that it’s fragmented and spread across redundant organizations trying to bring a local focus to a nationwide problem.
Weekend Plans Post: Entering the Holiday Apocalypse
You know the thing where key team members all start taking vacation?
Yeah, well, it’s started.
Songs of Wanting and Receiving
I’ve compiled a list of songs about wanting something really bad and then about the pleasure of finally getting it for people who hate holiday music just as much as I do.
Linky Friday: Merry and Bright
Linky Friday is Ordinary Times’ end of week tradition of bringing you stories and links from around the world and across the web. This week, Merry and Bright with music and reading all about the holidays.
Consumable Holiday Presents
The quintessential first world problem – what holiday gifts can we give that won’t simply get thrown onto the heap?
The Eighth Annual Mindless Diversions Unsolicited Shopping Guide
Once again, it’s that time of year!
Rename Columbus Day for All Explorers
To expand Columbus Day to encompass other adventurers of all American epochs would be most fitting, and allow today’s far more diverse American citizenry to embrace a common thread in our shared history. So why not rename it Explorers Day, simultaneously celebrating entrepreneurship and discovery, and encompassing all intrepid adventurers, of land, sea, air, and space.
