The Spirit That Is Christmas

A Beautiful Message – Straight From The Heart

The Spirit That Is Christmas – As we embark on one of the most celebrated holidays on the planet, I think looking beyond the commercialism of Christmas is vitally important. Sure it’s great to give and receive but understanding the genuine spirit that is Christmas, I feel, has been lost in all the hype.

Guest Writer

Mark Auld

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Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 21

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 21

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 21 – On factory farms most pigs are sent to slaughter at about 6 months of age (plus or minus). The sows are confined in gestation crates and repeatedly impregnated until their bodies wear out – and then they too – are hauled off to slaughter.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 23, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 23, 2004

Carrying A Pager

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 23, 2004 – The thing about having a pager attached to your hip is that people can always find you. Not some of the time or part of the time, but all the time. Even if you shut off the “audible” mode, it will still vibrate and then lurch wildly around your desk top until it falls off, thereby getting your attention.

The Christmas Wish Of The Black Teddy

THE CHRISTMAS WISH OF THE BLACK TEDDY

By – ROSEMARY WRIGHT

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN ON DECEMBER 12, 1979

 The Christmas Wish Of The Black Teddy – I wrote The Christmas Wish Of The Black Teddy in 1979. I was between jobs, short of discretionary money and it was Christmas. I had presents to buy for friends and family and I was more than a little worried about what to do. I thought about my predicament and decided to use my talent for writing – so I penned a story or poem for everyone.

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Puckmas

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Puckmas

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Puckmas – My dog Puck – the eldest of the three is quite the vocal fellow. Before he had two little brothers to annoy his sole purpose in life was the downfall of Mommie. He used my computer for 3 years to write his newsletter – Puck News.