Category: Holidays and Celebrations

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Valentines day

Oh boy it is here again. This is one holiday that can be totally distressing for men. We rarely know what women actually want and the usual flowers and chocolate seems trite and inconsequential.My wife loves me, but I think this year I had better step it up a notch. Her reaction last year while polite and appreciative, was just a little less enthusiastic then it usually is. She always goes all out for me and this year I am going to have to do the same for her. I am wondering if I should get her a piece of jewelry.

I have seen all of the ads for the usual jewelry sales and such, but I want to get her something that she will treasure. There is also this used car that she has had her eye on. We have a car payment for our new vehicle that I drive back and forth to work, but she insisted that a new vehicle for her when she doesn’t work is too much. Maybe I should get her the used one. I think she would be very very happy if I gave her that car for Valentines day. Yes I do believe that I have found the perfect gift.

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How Many Fridays are the 13th This Year?

Today is Friday the 13th. I’m not superstitious but I can’t help but notice that the date is the 13th, considered unlucky by some people.

That made me take a look at the calendar. How did I miss the fact that this year is a leap year? February has 29 days this year and there are 4 months that have a Friday the 13th in them.

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Alternate Tree Idea

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Saw this on the internet and thought it was a great idea. Sadly, the idea was not well received here at my house. Oh well. Can’t blame a guy for trying.

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Eat, Drink and be Thankful

thanksgiving

This was Google’s page last year for Thanksgiving and I thought it was very cool. so I saved it and want to share it now. It has all the elements of a happy Thanksgiving. Especially the pie on the “G.”

I hope you have a nice dinner with family or friends. Be thankful for your blessings, and save me a slice of pie!

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Fix Those Pumpkin Teeth!

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Ever notice how all the carved pumpkins have bad and missing teeth! It must be from eating all that candy corn! But at least this guy is dealing with the bad teeth problem – he put braces on his pumpkin!

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Wrapping Gifts Was An Artform

Gift wrapping is a lost art. When I was a kid, getting a gift was a big deal. The wrapping was usually very elaborate. Fist, the gift was placed in a large square or rectangular box. Then a special patterned paper was used to wrap the box. Then a ribbon was wound around the box and a fancy bow, sometimes adorned with ornaments, was the final touch. Every gift was also accompanied by a greeting card. The best cards were Hallmark cards. The other cards were cheaper and considered inferior to Hallmark.

When we opened the gifts, we did not tear into the wrapping. We gently removed the ribbon, saving the bow, and then gently pulled the wrapping paper loose. Sometimes if the paper was in good condition it was salvaged and reused at a later date. Even the boxes were knocked down and saved for later use.

And most important, even if the gift was not exactly what you wanted, you were expected to display a look of surprise and gratitude. A proper thank you was expected and putting the item to use or shared with others with an acknowledgement to the giver was the proper thing to do.

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Famiy Picnic Plans

Just got l from my brother-in-law, Claude. He wants to round up a bunch of us family members for a picnic on the Fourth of July weekend. Since the Fourth is falling on a Monday this year, none of us will have to work that day. But I suggested we have the gathering on Sunday afternoon, because I know a lot of people already have commitments with their nuclear families on the Fourth itself.

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Thank a Vet for Your Freedoms

On Memorial Day, we are reminded that so many men and women have fought for our country and have paid for our freedoms dearly, many with their lives. So if you see a veteran today, make sure you say thank you. We take a lot for granted in our country, but when you stop and think about it, we really are the best country in the whole world, and our freedoms have been bought and paid for over the years with real lives.

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Birthday Party

Happy Birthday

The guys are work want to take me out for a few beers and a little party. I think that sounds pretty good right about now. It’s my birthday and I like the idea of spending it with friends.