The truth is, I harbor a deep, undying hope Santa is real and have for my whole, entire life. There, I’ve said it and I’m glad. You’re welcome to mock and scoff, because I know it's dumb. My sister outed Santa when I was only 6 and she left absolutely no room for doubt. After … Continue reading : the case for santa claus :
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: carpe noctem* :
Regardless of how old we get or how cynical we become, there is wonder in Christmas Eve. A vestigial, unshakable innocence held over from childhood. In the utter stillness beneath a sky glittering with stars, we marvel at the vast, infinite splendor of the universe. What’s out there? Who’s out there? What mysteries lie beyond the constellations … Continue reading : carpe noctem* :
: santa isn’t a mind reader :
He doesn’t have a crystal ball, either. You need to tell him what you want for Christmas, otherwise Santa will use his own judgment. Are you good with that? Are you comfortable letting an elderly hermit whose closest friends are elves select your presents? I don’t think you are. He’s a great guy, generous to … Continue reading : santa isn’t a mind reader :
: when autumn becomes winter :
Have you noticed how winter tiptoes in during the dead of night, quiet as a fog? You’re lulled to sleep by the soft plash of raindrops and wake to, surprise!, a stark, barren moonscape outside your window. If you can see through the frost. Unlike a visit from Santa or the Tooth Fairy, though, it’s … Continue reading : when autumn becomes winter :
: giving up god for lent :
Why not candy, like a normal person? Or liquor or swearing or Facebook, something ordinary and reasonable? Well, I considered that route, but no. This year, I picked God. The whole religion thing is a quandary for me. I go back and forth, round and round. One day, oh, there’s a God, all right; He’s … Continue reading : giving up god for lent :
: carpe noctem* :
Christmas Eve is magical. Standing beneath the starlit sky, listening to the perfect stillness, we marvel at the vast splendor of the universe. What’s out there? What lies beyond the twinkling stars and soft moonlight? We’re awestruck with wonder and curiosity. Simply contemplating the infinite grandeur of the cosmos is humbli -- wait, sshhhhhhh, sleigh … Continue reading : carpe noctem* :
: a guide to the christmas list :
We’re an acquisitive species, humans are. We like stuff and lots of it; our homes are packed to the rafters. But ask us what we want for Christmas and we’ll trot out the old, ‘I want you to be happy’ or ‘peace on Earth.’ Lovely sentiments, of course, but tough to gift-wrap. A detailed list … Continue reading : a guide to the christmas list :
: my christmas list :
‘Tis the season for wish lists and dreams come true, for climbing into Santa’s lap and asking for the impossible. A pony or a race car. And why not? Santa and the elves would be out of work if we didn’t. The North Pole would be a ghost town. I don’t need that on my … Continue reading : my christmas list :
the whirly girl 