Eight Days to Amish

No Paychecks . . . No Prospects . . . Always How one writer struggles to elevate from the hammock, overcome his God-given laziness and earn a living in a cruel world that insists he work. (The title of this blog is in no way aspirational or should be considered an endorsement of the Amish lifestyle)

Showing posts with label Charles Dickens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charles Dickens. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Conservative Scrooge vs. Liberal Scrooge: who wins?

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I guess the reason I’m so feeble with New Year’s resolutions is I lack resolve. For instance, I’m about to demolish one of my 2012 resoluti...
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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Re-run Sunday: Hooray for humbug, USA!

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This December 2009 post features some dated references, but the point, a valid one, stands: humbug has nothing to do with a dislike of Chris...
Wednesday, December 22, 2010

My 2010 office party: Canceled!

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Cancel your plane reservations. Unpack your suitcase. Tell the dog sitter never mind. The world’s last, best office Christmas party ...
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Hooray for Humbug USA!

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On U2’s 1988 album, “Rattle and Hum,” singer Bono intros “Helter Skelter” by saying, “This is a song Charles Manson stole from the Beatles. ...
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