Tag Archives: Christmas

The Third Annual “Thank Your First Commenter Day”

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Neil

Much like the Pilgrims thanked the Indians after they had their first decent meal in the New World, I like to use Thanksgiving, not only as an excuse to stuff myself with turkey, but as an opportunity to thank the … Continue reading →

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Sunday at the Movies with Sophia

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Neil

What says Sunday more than breakfast out at the local diner, doing the crossword puzzle, making a trip to the nearby Big Lots for paper towels, and seeing a movie (and sneaking into the second film at the multiplex just … Continue reading →

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Visions of Sugar Plums Dance in My Head

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Neil

(shiksa blogger on Christmas morning)  Merry Christmas!   Peace and love to everyone who celebrates on this special day.   Did Santa bring you the gifts you were hoping for? If you want me today, you can find me with the other Jews … Continue reading →

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Message from Time Magazine

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Neil

This week, we chose YOU as the Person of the Year because:  ”In 2006, the World Wide Web became a tool for bringing together the small contributions of millions of people and making them matter.” Three days later, the editors … Continue reading →

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The 2006 Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah Online Holiday Concert

Posted on December 20, 2006 by Neil

poster girl Jamelah THE CONCERT PROGRAM Ellen performing Jingle Bell Rock Digital Father performing O Holy Night Psychotoddler performing Sevivon Becky performing God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Elisabeth and Claire performing il est ne le divin enfant Sheana and Colleen … Continue reading →

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Mistletoe 101 for Jews

Posted on December 17, 2006 by Neil

  Happy Hannukah!   Thanks for the emails wishing me a happy holiday.   As  a Jew, I like Hanukkah, but at the same time I realize that it is a fairly minor holiday blown out of proportion to compete with Christmas.   … Continue reading →

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Heavy Petting

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Neil

  Your pet can take a photo with Santa at PetSmart! I don’t know if I will make this a tradition of actually writing about every single person I make my “Blog Crush of the Day,” but tomorrow my crush … Continue reading →

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Overheard in New York in December

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Neil

“Have you seen The Tree in Rockefeller Center?” “Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?” “How much do you tip YOUR nanny?” “I hate all the tourists who come in from Ohio.” “My parents are taking me skiing in italy! … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Kew Garden Hills – The Final Chapter

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Neil

(from The Miracle of Kew Garden Hills – Chapter Two)  Nick took my mother’s other hand. “Your mother and I are friends… ” he said. “Very good friends…” added my mother. It suddenly became real to me.   This was Santa … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Kew Garden Hills – Chapter Two

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Neil

(from The Miracle of Kew Garden Hills, Chapter One) “Here’s what I want, Neil.  Have you ever thought about hosting a Holiday Concert on your blog, where other bloggers spread the joy by sending in holiday music and songs they … Continue reading →

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