I will preface this by saying I am not making a political statement, but an observation of a lowering of standards in society in general.
Have you noticed there seems to be a deliberate coarsening of language on TV? Words that a well-mannered adult would never have used in mixed company are now...
By BlueSkies
The first thing we need to do is see ourselves as one. No “us” and “them”. Take a close look at them and decide what you can agree on. Be pleasant – don’t call each other names. (Does it sound as though I’m talking to the children?) Our very existence depends on our worki...
Are you with me? After all the planning, shopping, decorating, caroling, worship services, and entertaining, we are numb - or at least I am. But I did manage to put away the decorations before collapsing into the doldrums. “The what?” you ask. In this case (according to Webster) a state ...
While the partridge still roosts in the pear tree and the Yule log continues to glow,
Our thoughts turn to the new year and our plans begin to grow.
Always proceed with caution and heed wise words you have heard.
Don’t be lulled by the warmth of the Yule log fire or the cooing of the bird.
H...
By BlueSkies
Where, but on a Christmas tree, could there be such an array? ...