Tag Archives: Christmas

Anticipation

Posted on November 30, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

Carly Simon wrote the song “Anticipation” in 1971 in 15 minutes while playing her guitar as she waited for Cat Stevens to pick her up so the two could go on a date. The song became one of her biggest … Continue reading →

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Seeing Red

Posted on November 10, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

A red cup; that’s what makes me really angry – or at least it should. That’s what I’m being told. Religious bloggers and talking heads are claiming no snowflakes on Starbucks cups equals an anti-religious corporate statement. Even worse, some … Continue reading →

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An Epiphany

Posted on January 12, 2015 by curtsavagemedia

I’m not sure what just happened; it all went by so fast. We went to bed on Christmas Eve with gifts wrapped and neatly placed beneath the tree. By noon the following day, our living room looked like it was … Continue reading →

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Regifting

Posted on December 29, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

Regifting; I’ve heard of it, but I don’t know that I’ve ever done it. Apparently, there are rules of etiquette one should follow when regifting. The Emily Post Institute says regifting is alright in the right context. They advise an … Continue reading →

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Oh-Oh Christmas Tree

Posted on December 18, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

Whenever I cut a live Christmas tree, I remember an escapade from over 30 years ago when I was in the service. We were all away from home and feeling a bit bummed-out. Spray can snow and Christmas lights taped-up … Continue reading →

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Candlelight

Posted on December 11, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

Have you ever been in complete darkness; that pitch black, unable to see your hand in front of your face kind of darkness? It’s a weird sensation; probably similar to blindness. I’m not afraid of the dark, but I must … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on December 18, 2013 by curtsavagemedia

There are many ideas of what the word “Peace” means. Dictionaries all seem to focus on a definition that emphasizes the absence of war, conflicts or other violent events. This understanding of the word has been the focus of anti-war … Continue reading →