John E MarksinLiterally Literary·21 hours agoMember-onlyInfant mortality— What ifs — Meningococcal Septicaemia slipped into our family life One dark December night. He’d be thirty-three now, If he’d lived, my son. And meningitis more or less destroyed Everything for us. It is true that grief can last a whole lifetime. Like after a scorched earth policy It can take decades for the land to…Christmas1 min readChristmas1 min read
Zach Loyas·1 day agoMember-onlyMemoirs of a Not so Good Person (Company Christmas Party)Ok, this one is short but, the memory came floating into my head the other day, and the imagery made me chuckle to myself. OK, so Company Christmas parties where I worked years ago weren’t like what you would see in the movies. This didn’t take place at an executive…Christmas3 min readChristmas3 min read
Gerthy BingolyinIt Heart less·3 days agoMember-onlyIt Feels Like ChristmasA Ginny & Georgia remake poem. — It feels like Christmas. I’m happy. The air is frisky, the night is busy, and the room is noisy. But in your presence, everything’s a melody. Wait, are you walking toward me? Nothing makes sense. Am I Mister McDreamy, or just incredibly dense? There’s a shiver, electricity in the air…Christmas1 min readChristmas1 min read
Hephaestus·6 days agoThe 1 Book That Brought Me Great HappinessI finished reading this book a few months ago but it has not left my mind since then. It introduced me to one of my favourite authors so far, Charles Dickens and it brought me great happiness, one that can only be experienced through reading. Summary of the Story I would like to keep…Christmas2 min readChristmas2 min read
Lee Warren·May 26Member-onlyEmbrace the Rhythms of LifeAfter a horrifically long summer, I need fire pits. I need pumpkin patches. Then I need snow. And Christmas movies. And the nothingness of February. I originally wrote this article last October in anticipation of winter. Snow will be falling soon, and I can’t wait. This is my favorite time…Christmas6 min readChristmas6 min read
Pachinko·May 25TMBG Randomizer #264: Christmas CardsSong: Christmas Cards Album: O Tannenbaum Release Date: 1993 Some fans may not know that TMBG has a few songs that pertain specifically to the festive times of the year, including today’s song “Christmas Cards”. I’d never heard of this song before, and upon first listen it certainly is enticing…Christmas2 min readChristmas2 min read
Yugmpatel·May 21Riding the Sales Sleigh: How Our Numbers Jingle All the WayHello everyone! You know how we enjoy a good mystery, no matter what? This one, though, would make even Sherlock Holmes tip his cap. While examining our sales statistics from the previous three years, we discovered something that is both strange and amazing. Awaiting it? Roll the drums, please. Our…Christmas2 min readChristmas2 min read
Oluwasegun Ige·May 17Here’s What You Never Knew About Christmas Spending in AmericaExcitement, laughter, and perhaps most importantly, the exchange of gifts, are the major experiences that accompany the holiday season every year. Christmas, a cherished celebration of love and togetherness, has become an annual extravaganza of consumerism in the United States. …Christmas7 min readChristmas7 min read
NancyO·May 15Member-onlyOnesies, Union Suits, Longjohns, or Just Plain Underwear.What counts in the world of onesies? — Keeley asked, “Do you own an adult onesie, and if so, when do you wear it?” Tomorrow’s prompt is, “What has been the most difficult thing you’ve had to sell?” My brain mashed them together, and thinking about onesies led to a possible solution for selling at events … hmmm. …Christmas4 min readChristmas4 min read
