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)

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Monday, July 25, 2016

And so this is Christmas (in July)

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(572 words) I was careless with the candy and the dog ate all the chocolates so this Christmas-in-July will be a little less special...

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Ways Christmas in July beats Christmas (from '12)

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The stockings aren’t hung by the chimney with care and St. Nicolas is no where in sight. You can stand in our doorway and demand fig...

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sunday rerun! Christmas in July is Friday!

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I’m taking the unusual step of informing you of one of my favorite “holidays” five days in advance to give you time to plan something. A...

Thursday, February 7, 2013

My affections for inanimate objects

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(682 words) It’s a big day at the Rodell house. There will be balloons, a candle-bedecked cake, songs and warm recollections. The...

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Ways Christmas in July beats Christmas

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The stockings aren’t hung by the chimney with care and St. Nicolas is no where in sight. You can stand in our doorway and demand figg...

Monday, July 27, 2009

'twas a Merry Christmas in July

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Christmas in July was over before you know it and now I can’t wait until next July 25. I’m usually Scrooge-like when it comes to all holiday...

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