If Christmas Is About Getting Stuff, What Does He Think?

Cooper Only Wants One Thing For Christmas

Through oceans of commercial media, most kids are taught that Christmas means getting presents. Tell Santa you were good, and what you want, and Santa will do his best to accomodate. But take a dog. What does a dog want? Only one thing. The real meaning of Christmas, Love (Joy). Teachers are everywhere. Some of them rest at our feet.

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A Photo With Santa Is An American Tradition For Many

Christmas 2009 (9 years old)

A photo of children sitting on Santa’s lap, telling Santa what they want for Christmas, an American tradition for many families. The plump, jolly fellow with a white beard and red suit is a modern day commercial version of the real Saint Nicholas. Never knew this until I was in my 40’s.

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There Are Many Holidays And Religious Traditions This Time Of Year

A religions holiday is only good if it celebrates Love

How acutely aware are you of the holidays you don’t celebrate? Let’s not be too hard on ourselves for being focused on what we believe, and not so focused on what we don’t. This is human nature, neither good or bad. And once we understand every religious holiday is steeped in love, family, service, and good, the differences don’t divide, they complement.

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Boomers, Why Is It That Our Life Choices Are Usually Inspirational Or Embarrassing?

Lane 8, a blog about striving for the worst lane? Seriously?

Why is it, Boomers, that our choices are usually inspirational or embarrassing? If we go, it inspires, if we falter or flee, it embarrasses. Maybe this is the fight or flight survival instinct animals are born with. jeff noel often poses a question when he’s faced with fight or flight, “Ten years from now, will anyone remember or care about this?”

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Mid Life Celebration Has A (Very) Hidden Cross In It’s Logo, Says Founder jeff noel

Mid Life Celebration logo and the hidden cross

There are two hidden crosses in Mid Life Celebration’s logo, says founder jeff noel. One, he says is fairly obvious, but unintentional. The real cross is literally imperceptable. Today’s post was inspired by yesterday’s post and the courage of Chick-fil-A to not hide what they believe. Courage can be contagious. It can also be easy to run from. Which it is, is up to us.

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