Tag Archives: Christmas

Elf on the Shelf: Surrogate Disciplinarian?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Deep as a Birdbath

The Elf is everywhere, an Orwellian presence, a parental substitution when the little ones become unruly.  Frankly, I’m not comfortable with leaving even an ounce of December discipline to this diminutive cherubic chap.  Having been raised by a Command Sergeant … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wish List (From My 4 Year-Old).

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Deep as a Birdbath

Dear Santa: Uh. I need some presents. And dear Santa, and I never got my Christmas tree, and I never went on your sleigh, and I never pet Rudolph before, and I never got some many toys and I never … Continue reading →

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Holiday Bread War: Christmas Stollen vs. The Fruitcake.

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Deep as a Birdbath

A Christmas Stollen Description: Unappealingly defined as “a folded sweet loaf,” this German tradition originated in the 1400s–a time period dominated by peasant Catholics, making stollens taste like sweetened Eucharists.  Our modern stollen combines the old and new, offering diced … Continue reading →

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Holiday Advertising: Dung Rises to the Surface.

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Deep as a Birdbath

Now fully immersed in the consumer season, I’m watchful for advertising that sucks.  There’s plenty of crap out there, even without Christmas on its way, but there’s something about December that really brings out the dreck.  Take this product for … Continue reading →

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