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There is a glimmer
thanksgiving « WordPress.com Tag Feed16 May 2013 | 7:55 amWritten by Sandra Lloyd Fog is all around us. It is thick, heavy, oppressive. Somewhere, in humilit -
Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Tickets Go On Sale
Christmas Newswire20 May 2013 | 3:06 pmMSG Entertainment (MSGE) announced today that tickets will be on-sale for the 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Embraced by generation after generation, this heart-warming production features dazzling dance numbers and costumes, classic favorites and a breathtaking new number with special effects that will transform the Great Stage [...] -
Real Christmas Trees Are a Real Pain
Real Christmas9 May 2013 | 12:16 pmIt is spring and we’re growing things. Every year we plant a garden, green up the lawn and compete with this season’s version of trying to out-do the neighbors. We do the same thing with Christmas lights each fall. The neighborhood looks great and our unspoken-of competition, I’m convinced, keeps families and good neighbors together. [...] -
Questioning The Name Of Jesus
WordPress Tag: Christmas18 May 2013 | 10:12 pmFor several weeks, I had been questioning the name of Jesus, wondering if this name was of pagan ori
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Day 6! Canandaigua, New York
20 May 2013 | 4:55 pmPhew it’s hot today! Started the day in Bath at Dot’s summer villa where among other creatures, squirrels rule the day!! Look, no hands! Sonnenberg Mansion Today’s place of interest was Sonnenberg (German for ‘Sunny Hill’) Gardens and Mansion, the home of Frederick and Mary Thompson. Mr Thompson was a founder and life-long director of the bank that is now called Citibank. Frederick and Mary had no children so when both had died in 1923, Mary left the estate to her nephew, Emory Clark, who in 1931 sold it to… -
Victoria Day!
20 May 2013 | 4:26 pmIt’s Victoria day! No school!! Woohoo!!! But I don’t get it… It’s to celebrate queen Victoria’s birthday? Should all royalty have a day for their birthday? Why only Queen Victoria?? I don’t get it and I’m too lazy to google it… ~ maple -
Day 5! Geneva, New York
20 May 2013 | 4:13 pmWe started the day by driving to Belhurst Castle, originally called ‘Bellehurst’ meaning beautiful forest) in Geneva for Sunday brunch. The food was excellent as were the mimosas!! We will definitely be visiting here again when we return to this part of the world at the end of our journey in July. The property that surrounds Belhurst Castle was originally the site of a Seneca Indian village and home to the Council of the Six nations of Iroquois. In May of 1824 the land came into the possession of a Mr. Joseph Fellows, a lawyer from our very own Warwickshire. In 1830 a gentleman… -
20 May 2013. It's STILL the Easter Season!
20 May 2013 | 4:07 pm______________________________ The Easter season stretches on to Pentecost, which falls on 23 June this year. That means that we have another month left in the festal time… hey, if we keep the Easter Lent for all forty days, then, it stands to reason that we should keep all fifty days of the Easter feast. God did NOT intend us to walk about with long faces and be insufferable misery-guts to all about us. Christ is risen! That’s what our religion is all about… not rules… not crusades… not marches… not politics… but Christ is Risen! It was good…
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There is a glimmer
16 May 2013 | 7:55 amWritten by Sandra Lloyd Fog is all around us. It is thick, heavy, oppressive. Somewhere, in humilit -
Thankful Thursday-Week 6 (5/16/13)
16 May 2013 | 7:46 amThat’s right, it is Thankful Thursday again here at Getting Real! What are you thankful for today? Come on, it only takes a minute to drop us a line and give thanks to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This week I am especially thankful for my “monkey in the middle”, my 2nd daughter, Kennedy Alexandra, who turned 15 yesterday. I was able to take the morning and afternoon off to spend more time with her. PTL! I am very thankful God gave me three wonderful girls. I wish I could say they turned out well because of my good parenting, but the truth is they are just wonderful… -
Affirmation of God: God is great!
16 May 2013 | 5:01 amToday’s Scripture: May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” Psalm 70:4 ESV Ok, I know most of us immediately think, “God is great, God is good, let us thank Him for our food” from our childhood blessings. Is that the last time you said God is great? It is good to be reminded. Actually, David was in a bad place in Psalm 69 and 70. He says he was in the miry pit and the waters were up to his neck. Do you ever feel you are there? David was calling on God to save him and to do it quickly. He was barely… -
Thanksgiving Thursday
16 May 2013 | 4:30 amBE PARTICULAR IN YOUR THANKS TO GOD “Thank God for making you in His image… We must give thanks that he has made us reasonable creatures, capable of knowing, loving, serving, and enjoying him, and that he has not made us like the beasts that perish. We praise you, for we are fearfully and wonderfully made; and that our souls, our nobler part, know very well; for no man knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him. You have made us of that rank of beings which is a little lower than the heavenly beings and is crowned with glory and honor; for it is… -
Always? In all circumstances?
16 May 2013 | 4:00 amRejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5.16-18 This little trio of texts is one of my favourite pieces of Scripture and one that I have long had committed to memory. But as it came up before me in my Bible reading plan this morning, a great big question mark appeared over parts of it because I found myself trying to read it through the eyes of two people who are presently on my heart. The first is a very public figure whom I have never met nor am ever likely to meet. She is Katherine Welby,…
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Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Tickets Go On Sale
20 May 2013 | 3:06 pmMSG Entertainment (MSGE) announced today that tickets will be on-sale for the 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Embraced by generation after generation, this heart-warming production features dazzling dance numbers and costumes, classic favorites and a breathtaking new number with special effects that will transform the Great Stage [...] -
Scrooge’s Story: A Christmas Carol Continued
20 May 2013 | 1:24 pmArmed with an array of questions about Charles Dickens’ timeless classic story “A Christmas Carol,” author Leonard Brideau set about answering those clues and wrapping up loose ends. His new book, “Scrooge’s Story: A Christmas Carol Continues: Book One” (published by AuthorHouse), continues the familiar story and explores answers to the unanswered questions. Brideau always [...] -
Xbox 720 to Debut for Christmas 2013
19 May 2013 | 11:01 amFor the first time in years there will be new gaming systems for Santa to put under the tree. Earlier, Sony announced holiday plans for their all-new Playstation 4 and now Microsoft is hinting about the release of the Xbox 720, which it calls “much more than a gaming system”. Aaron Greenberg, a Microsoft executive [...] -
Misunderstood Christmas Tree Proposal is Back
16 May 2013 | 2:44 pmA new farm bill is resurrecting the idea of a tax on sales of all real Christmas trees at a rate of fifteen cents per tree. The last time this proposal was brought forward some media outlets declared the proposal as another battle in the War on Christmas. In reality, the bill and the per-tree [...] -
Sarah Palin to Publish Christmas Book
12 Mar 2013 | 3:49 amFormer vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is publishing another book, this one about Christmas. Palin signed a deal with HarperCollins for “A Happy Holiday IS a Merry Christmas,” scheduled for November. HarperCollins announced Monday that the book will criticize the “over-commercialism” and “homogenization” of Christmas and call for a renewed emphasis on the religious importance. [...]
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Real Christmas
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Real Christmas Trees Are a Real Pain
9 May 2013 | 12:16 pmIt is spring and we’re growing things. Every year we plant a garden, green up the lawn and compete with this season’s version of trying to out-do the neighbors. We do the same thing with Christmas lights each fall. The neighborhood looks great and our unspoken-of competition, I’m convinced, keeps families and good neighbors together. [...] -
Loving Our Valentine’s Christmas Tree
14 Feb 2013 | 9:27 amOur Christmas tree is still up. The lights outside are down, the Christmas wreath is off the door and the stockings are no longer hung by the chimney with care. But the Christmas tree is still up, doggone it. And we’re not nuts. We’re brilliant. The use of evergreens anciently was to invite thoughts of [...] -
Grinch Remake: Bah Humbug
8 Feb 2013 | 8:41 amMaybe it is the cold, dark grey of winter outside my window that spoils my Christmas spirit on a day like this. But reading of plans for a new animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas has me feeling blue. First of all, consider who has been hired to do this project: Illumination Entertainment, [...] -
The Power of the Christmas Card
28 Jan 2013 | 11:45 amA story out of Bloomington, Indiana today tells of a one time service man receiving a Christmas card from total strangers while serving in Vietnam. The year was 1966 and the man was then 27 years old. He received the card while stationed outside of Saigon and thought it was quite something then to receive [...] -
Yeah, I Listen to Neil Diamond
16 Jan 2013 | 1:22 pmI read with some interest this opinion piece from a St. Louis publication concerning the Christmas music of Neil Diamond. The piece features a large image of a nondescript middle aged white guy (the writer of the article) — a guy that kind of looks like me. In the article he explains Neil Diamond’s connection [...]
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Questioning The Name Of Jesus
18 May 2013 | 10:12 pmFor several weeks, I had been questioning the name of Jesus, wondering if this name was of pagan ori -
Tears of Love
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Prayer of Salvation
18 May 2013 | 7:18 pmGod’s love is not based on our goodness or how we perform but rather on who’s we are and we are all -
Loving a dog never stops
18 May 2013 | 6:53 pmHave you ever had a dog? We got our first dog when I was only 6 years old. She was a big puppy, with gigantic floppy ears, paws the size of baseballs, and a strange little waffle marking on her tail. We picked her out of the litter because she was the first to come and sniff my dad’s hand. (Which, in hindsight might have meant that she was the dumbest because my father is a rather intimidating man.) Although I barely remember it, my dad tells me that she was a pain in the butt to train. She would pee in the house and was far too energetic to sit or lay down on command. She grew to be a… -
Simple Way To Store Christmas Lights
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Cancer Update
20 May 2013 | 10:39 pmBack in 2007 life was really, really good. My business was exploding, I had discovered and joined MMC in January. Then in the summer I found that I had prostate cancer. I had robotic surgery to remove my prostate. The love and encouragement that I received from my new family at MMC was something that I have always treasured and will never forget. I have seen my amazing family do the same for so many others. One of you, Aunty Mistletoe, even walked the Relay for Life for me in 2011. I have been humbled and honored to have you all as my friends. My last checkup was last May. Because of some… -
MHH Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Tickets Go On Sale
20 May 2013 | 5:14 pmMSG Entertainment (MSGE) announced today that tickets will be on-sale for the 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Tuesday, May... More from Magical Holiday Home... -
Christmas Newswire Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Tickets Go On Sale
20 May 2013 | 3:25 pmMSG Entertainment (MSGE) announced today that tickets will be on-sale for the 2013 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Embraced by generation after generation, this heart-warming production features dazzling dance numbers and costumes, classic favorites and a breathtaking new number with special effects that will transform the Great Stage [...] More from Christmas Newswire.com... -
Saving Santa
20 May 2013 | 2:50 pmThe story was told last week over at Defend Christmas.com of beloved decorations of Santa and his reindeer that for decades has adorned City hall in Flint, Michigan being sold an auction by the emergency city manager. The City of Flint, you see, is broke. And selling Santa seemed to be the right thing to [...] More... -
Christmas Newswire Scrooge’s Story: A Christmas Carol Continued
20 May 2013 | 1:30 pmArmed with an array of questions about Charles Dickens’ timeless classic story “A Christmas Carol,” author Leonard Brideau set about answering those clues and wrapping up loose ends. His new book, “Scrooge’s Story: A Christmas Carol Continues: Book One” (published by AuthorHouse), continues the familiar story and explores answers to the unanswered questions. Brideau always [...] More from Christmas Newswire.com...
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Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness
19 May 2013 | 9:36 pmMOVIE REVIEW: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS On my Culture Vulture blog I’ve written a movie review without plot spoilers of Star Trek Into Darkness, read it here. This is currently the #1 movie in America. Bottom line: I loved it. If possible it’s better, if not as inventive as the previous movie in the reboot released in May 2009 and reviewed by me here. I’d call it the most enjoyable movie so far this year, though I may be biased as I’ve been watching Star Trek since the summer previews in 1966 and I’ve seen this movie twice in the opening weekend. Bill Petro, your… -
History of May the Forth (be with you): Star Wars Day
3 May 2013 | 7:20 amMAY 4 For those keeping track, another geek holiday is May 4, or May the Forth taken from the benediction “May the Force be with you” made famous in the Star Wars film series. This pun intended holiday seems to have first been celebrated in Toronto, Canada in 2011. However, the use of this phrase predates this going back to the day in 1979 when Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first woman prime minister was elected. The Conservative party took out a newspaper ad in the London Evening news on May 4 that said “May the Fourth be with you, Maggie. -
History of Cinco de Mayo
3 May 2013 | 4:30 amCINCO DE MAYO Cinco de Mayo is frequently regarded as the Mexican equivalent of the United States 4th of July. This is incorrect. In actuality, it is the equivalent of the “5th of May” in the Spanish language. Another misconception is that this has something to do with Mayonnaise. That too is a bum spread, as the condiment had its origin with the French, who will come into our story later. Nor does it have to do with County Mayo in Ireland, though we’ll make sure the Irish get into this story at some point. Rather, the “Battle of Cinco de Mayo” or specifically… -
History of May Day
1 May 2013 | 4:30 amMAY DAY May Day is many things to many people. Etymologically, it is a homophone (same sounding word) for the international call for help. It is a corruption of the French imperative “M’aidez” meaning “Help me!” As a holiday it is claimed by many. It is known in the pagan world as Beltane, a fertility celebration, one of the four high holidays in the pagan calendar, Samhain on October 31 is another. Beltane is the day of fire commemorating Bel or Belenos, the Celtic sun god. Indeed, in the modern Irish language, Bealtaine is the name for the month of May. The… -
History of the Liberation of Dachau — a personal view
29 Apr 2013 | 4:18 amHISTORY OF THE LIBERATION OF DACHAU On April 29, 1945… 68 years ago, toward the end of World War II the Allies captured and liberated Dachau. My father, Staff Sergeant John Petro was one of the liberators. It was one of the few stories from The War that my father told me in full. Dachau was the first “concentration camp,” originally established in March 1933 near Munich, Germany. At first Dachau held only political prisoners, but over time, more and more groups were imprisoned there. Unlike Auschwitz, it was not a “death camp” but instead was a prison camp for…
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Christmas Lights Etc
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Top 5 Wedding Lighting Ideas
10 May 2013 | 7:40 amWedding Lighting with Christmas Lights Unique wedding lighting ideas add personal touches of elegance and romance to ceremonies and receptions. Choose the romantic, traditional glow of incandescent bulbs, or the vibrant hues of LEDs and get fun with different colors, shapes, and uses. Here are 5 great ideas for wedding lights that can be used indoors and outdoors to enjoy a magical, star-filled celebration: 1 - White Wire Icicle Lights Icicle Lights on a Table Easily one of the most popular wedding lights, icicle lights are mini light strings with drops of lights that hang down, making these… -
Incandescent Light Bulb Ban - Funding Prohibited, but How Long?
16 Apr 2013 | 8:44 amIncandescent Light Bulb Ban? The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is an Act of Congress that includes an incandescent bulb phase out. The act has since been termed by many as the "Incandescent Light Bulb Ban," resulting in heated debates and raising fears in consumers who are not ready to make the switch from traditional lighting to energy saving lighting technologies such as LED bulbs. What is the Incandescent Light Bulb Ban? While some claim the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 aims to ban incandescent light bulbs, that is not exactly the case. The act sets standards… -
Green LED Lights: a Spin on St. Patrick’s Day CupCake Wars
12 Mar 2013 | 2:43 pmSt. Patrick's Day Cupcakes St. Patrick’s Day offers yet another opportunity for the team at Christmas Lights, Etc to celebrate a holiday in style. How can we let a holiday go by without illuminating the offices and common areas with bright LED lights, ball ornaments, and lighted tabletop decor? Each holiday offers its own unique opportunity to help the company with improving employee morale and maintain a fun work environment, and St. Patrick’s Day is no different. Green LED lights - battery operated LED lights to be exact - are the highlighted product in this season’s decorating. The… -
Patio Lighting Ideas and Light Up Palm Trees
6 Mar 2013 | 12:45 pmEclectic Patio Light Design by LA Photographer Chris Armstrong Patio lighting ideas that help to increase the appeal of backyard and poolside areas include hanging outdoor string lighting, adding rope light to outdoor architecture, and creating a warm tropical atmosphere with light up palm trees. With summer coming, patios will become the preferred living space for relaxing on sunny days while socializing and enjoying cool evenings. Luckily, there are plenty of outdoor lighting ideas using deck lights to keep up with the summer heat. Outdoor Patio Lights Hang Like Stars Patio Lighting Ideas… -
Valentine's Day Treats and Decorations
11 Feb 2013 | 10:00 amValentine's Day treats and decorations are romantic gestures guaranteed to set the heart a-flutter. Make use of simple Valentine decorations by adding lighting, and use Pinterest to get ideas on delicious Valentine's Day treats and drinks. Four Easy Ideas for Valentine Decorations: Idea 1: String Mini Lights in Paper Heart Doily Garlands Lighted Paper Hearts A simple craft - red and white doilies are available at any grocery store, near the Valentine's cards, bags and candy. String them in a random pattern, and drape white wire clear or white mini lights behind them. Great idea for the home -…
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The Vamizi Island Lodge in Mozambique
27 Apr 2013 | 3:36 amIf you have ever dreamt about what life would be like on a private island with a castaway feel to it, then Vamizi Island in Mozambique could be just for you. This speck in the ocean measures less than 12 kilometres in length, and one kilometre in width, and is ringed by sandy beaches and clam, blue waters. Accommodation on the island comes in the form of thirteen exclusive villas, which are spread out in a way that means each one has its own private beach area. The villas are designed with escape, relaxation and even romance in mind – Forget TV’s, air conditioning and anything else… -
Maldives narrowly misses out on prestigious award
25 Apr 2013 | 8:27 amThe Maldives narrowly missed out on claiming the Best Leisure Destination of 2012 at the Grand Annual Tourism Awards on 1 April 2013, which took place earlier in the month. The Philippines won the highly sought-after honour, beating Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Maldives. Officials within the Maldives’ tourism industry aren’t panicking however, with the disappointment of missing out offset by some extremely positive recent arrival figures. There was further good news recently after the country was decided as the destination to host a prestigious awards ceremony, labelled… -
Indian star Taapsee Pannu jets off to the Maldives on holiday
23 Apr 2013 | 8:47 amIndian model and film actress Taapsee Pannu was accompanied by her sister Shagun and a group of close friends as she jetted off for a well-earned vacation in the Maldives. The busy star, who had not taken a break for the last three years, was enjoying a trip to the luxurious island nation to celebrate her first Bollywood film, which has done very well. Planning her trip down to the ‘minute detail’, Taapsee revealed to reporters that her accommodation was surrounded by luscious ocean waters, adding she ‘had my share of swimming in the high seas’. The highlight, however,… -
The Exclusive Island of Mustique
19 Mar 2013 | 3:06 amMany holiday destinations claim to be exclusive, but few live up to the name as much as Mustique does. Mustique is a privately owned island in the West Indies, and covers just 2.2 square miles. The island is owned by the Mustique company, which is made up of the islands home owners. There are approximately 10 private villas available to rent there, as well as a hotel called the Cotton House. Due to its location and situation, it is a favourite holiday destination of the rich and famous, and such notable people as Amy Winehouse and Jeremy Clarkson have take vacations there over the years. Even… -
The Armani Hotel Dubai
20 Feb 2013 | 1:54 amDubai is a rapidly developing country in the middle east that is transforming from a stopover destination to a holiday destination in its own right. The last decade have seen billions of dollars invested into infrastructure and building development, and it now boasts some of the most exclusive shopping malls and real estate in the world. This is also reflected in the lavish, luxury hotels which have made their home there, and one example of this, is the Armani Hotel Dubai. The Armani Hotel Dubai is situated in the Burj Khalifa building, and was Giorgio Armanis first step into the world of…
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Bumpus Hounds - A Christmas Story Shop
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A Christmas Story, The Musical Receives Tony Nominations
30 Apr 2013 | 2:06 pmGeeked to see that A Christmas Story, The Musical is up for three Tony nominations for: Best Musical Best Book of a Musical Best Original Score Commemorate this Major Award (potentially) with a Major Award T-Shirt or a Leg Lamp desk lamp. -
Amazon Sells The Hell Out of Leg Lamps
8 Jan 2013 | 7:44 pmAs if this Christmas decoration needed any more popularity among adoring fans. All bow to the Leg Lamp’s majesty: Thanks to customers’ burning desire for sports-team garden gnomes and Christmas Story leg lamps, Amazon continued its multi-year reign over its e-retail peers this holiday season. Read more about Amazon’s Sale of Leg Lamps -
Mistakes in A Christmas Story – Is the Old Man Drunk?
27 Dec 2012 | 9:59 amI know there are a few sites out there which highlight the editing or shooting errors found in A Christmas Story. As I was watching the marathon over Christmas, I saw one that I found to be funny and someone else pointed out a few other questions. Take a look and let me know your [...] -
Elf on the Shelf Inspiration
7 Dec 2012 | 12:45 pmIt can be a challenge to find new ways to pose, hide, or spotlight my Elf on the Shelf. Luckily, there are plenty of people out there with great ideas like these ideas for Elf on the Shelf. -
See How A Christmas Story was Made
28 Nov 2012 | 12:43 pmAwesome Kickstarter project where you can back a Christmas Story. According to the project info: My upcoming book, A Christmas Story: The Making of a Holiday Classic, will offer an informative and illustrated look behind-the-scenes of the well-respected film. I have obtained access to the cast and crew, rare and previously-unpublished photographs, and never-before-told stories. While [...]
