Tag Archives: the bible

Jesus and My Dog

The King’s Cake is a pre-Lenten treat and a traditional part of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.  In the cake we bought, a small plastic baby Jesus was placed inside after it was frosted.  Traditions maintain that whoever finds … Continue reading

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From Bitter to Sweet

While making pasta sauce the other night, I tried to multi-task and do some on-line research.  I lost track of time and my sauce cooked for way too long.   The water evaporated taking the sweetness along with it leaving a … Continue reading

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Regifting

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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The Living Dead

Where were you on October 1, 1968?  If you answered “The Fulton Theater in Pittsburgh”, you might still avoid Evans City.  With the approach of Halloween, of course I’m referencing the George A. Romero cult film “Night of the Living … Continue reading

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The Homeless Celebrity

When you grow up in Los Angeles, you experience lots of chance encounters with actors, rock stars, news personalities and the like. There’s also a lot of “local color” – local characters who make the street scene interesting. Venice Beach … Continue reading

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