Mental Health and the Holidays
Gene GlotzerPhoto by Rakesh Shetty on Unsplash Every holiday season, at least since the advent of social media, I see people asking other people to be aware of people who struggle…
Cool (Christmas) Blues
Charles Brown is a fascinating figure in American music. He's great, first of all. Absolutely great. He's legendary in the blues and traditional R&B worlds, but most people now probably…
Elf on the Shelf
Photo by Misty Ladd on Unsplash I work in a school. One of the students was telling me all about her family's Elf on the Shelf. He's apparently very silly.…
I Can’t Like Everything
Anyone who knows me, or anyone who has read my December posts from past years, knows that I love holiday music. I binge it every year starting the day after…
A Satisfying Christmas
As a kid, Christmas is many things. It's exciting and fun and wonderous and magical. As an adult, it's different. I still love Christmas, but not in the same way.…
‘Twas the Night Before Good Eats
I am a fan of cooking shows. It’s a bit odd since I have the palate of a five year old. I’d never eat most of what I see on…
Christmas Was a Success
It is a pleasure giving my daughter gifts. She gets visibly excited, really, genuinely excited. It doesn't even matter that much what the gift is. She's as happy with clothes…
Holiday Haiku
Christmas time is here don't want the trees to get cold so bring them inside *** Hanukah ended but there's no need to be sad memories remain *** Nature has…
Ella Gives Us a Swinging Christmas
There is a correct answer to the question, "What's the best Christmas album." The answer is Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas by Ella Fitzgerald. It is a truly great…
The Best Christmas Gift Ever
"Ho, ho, ho, it's that time of year again," Santa said. It was one month until Christmas. "Time to start matching the Nice List with the Wish List." An elf named…