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Christmas Day 2020
25 Dec 2020

Christmas Day 2020

by J. K. Hoffman | posted in: Deep Thoughts, Marginalia and Notes from the Editor, News and Current Events, Red Herrings | 1

Normally, I’d share a silly link, but not today. Today, it’s Christmas. The day that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, also known as Yeshua ben Yeshua, Lamb of God, and Light of the World. We live in strange times, … Continued

celebration, Christmas, COVID-19, Holiday, Jesus, light, pagan, Winter Solstice
Happy St. Valentine’s Day
14 Feb 2020

Happy St. Valentine’s Day

by J. K. Hoffman | posted in: Deep Thoughts, Fun, News and Current Events | 1

Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Today, we are told, is the one day we should openly display our love for a partner. I used to be quite bitter about this holiday both as a very single person and as a … Continued

Al Capone, Holiday, Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, St Valentine
Santa Texts
6 Dec 2019

Santa Texts

by J. K. Hoffman | posted in: Art, Fun, News and Current Events | 0

The jolly old elf is updating his tech profile. There are lots of ways to celebrate the Christmas season. I, personally, start listening to Christmas music far too early. I may not decorate until after Thanksgiving, but Christmas music makes … Continued

Christmas, Holiday, Santa, technlogy
Security Tags
29 Nov 2019

Security Tags

by J. K. Hoffman | posted in: Better Living Through Technology, Fun | 0

I sort of hate “Black Friday”. Yes, I have given into the base consumerism of the so-called holiday, even though it goes against so much of what I believe is important in life, and even though it follows Thanksgiving, a … Continued

Black Friday, corporate greed, Holiday, retail, shopping
Pack Better
16 Nov 2018

Pack Better

by J. K. Hoffman | posted in: Fun, Red Herrings | 1

Learn packing secrets from the ultimate world travelers; the military. I used to travel quite a bit for work, back before 9/11. In fact, I had just gotten back from a work trip a couple of days before it happened … Continued

Christmas, Holiday, holiday travel, hospitality_recreation, military, packing, Thanksgiving
Book Cheaper Flights
9 Nov 2018

Book Cheaper Flights

by J. K. Hoffman | posted in: Fun, Red Herrings | 0

Well, for at least some weekends. Last week, I shared a service that let you buy airline tickets on an installment basis before you fly. Hopefully, for anyone who might need it, that was helpful with enough time to pay … Continued

airline tickets, annual leave, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas music, culture, Holiday, Thanksgiving, time, weeks, workweek and weekend
Christmas Music for Free
25 Dec 2015

Christmas Music for Free

by J. K. Hoffman | posted in: Red Herrings | 1

Yes, free Christmas music. Normally, I share this sort of thing well in advance of Christmas, but, well, time got away from me.  Still, I love Christmas music of almost any kind and everyone loves things that are free.  So, … Continued

Christian music, Christmas, Christmas music, entertainment culture, Holiday, Stereogum
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