Monthly Archives: December 2022

Winter Starts Today!!! Let’s Garden!

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  The Jewish people view Jesus Christ as a historical figure, not the savior of mankind.  However, as Huffington Post notes, Jewish composers have penned about half of the top 25 bestselling Christmas songs of all time, including “Let It … Continue reading →

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A Time For Planting!

Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Two of Santa’s reindeer originally had different names. In the 1823 poem, A Visit from Saint Nicholas, which originally introduced the world to Santa’s reindeer, two of the flying creatures had slightly different names, according to Syracuse.com. Donner and Blitzen were … Continue reading →

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International Dining Today!

Posted on Monday, December 19, 2022 by Paul

Fact: One of the oldest carols still commonly sung today, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” dates back to at least the 16th century. The song describes how Jesus has come “to save us all from Satan’s power when we were … Continue reading →

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Time For “A Christmas Carol”!

Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Dry Christmas trees spark more than joy.  Neglected, dried-out Christmas trees spark about a hundred fires in the United States each year, cause an average of 10 deaths, and result in $15.7 million in property damage, the Consumer Product … Continue reading →

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We Are Recovering Today But Will Be Ready For This Evening!

Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  Christmas trees usually grow for close to 15 years before they can be sold. Dang, we must be party animals as we didn’t get up until almost 7:00 AM, and Mary stayed comatose until 8:30 AM.   The funny part … Continue reading →

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Whos Birthday Is It??

Posted on Friday, December 16, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  Guinness World Records also records the world’s tallest snowman — or woman.  Residents of Bethel, Maine, pitched in on the 122-ft, 1-inch tall creation which measures just a few feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty (also a woman).  … Continue reading →

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Need A Strawberry Finder??

Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Associated British Foods did a study that found the average American consumes 7,000 calories on Christmas Day, over three times the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recommended daily intake.  Most of the damage comes from two large meals and nibbling … Continue reading →

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The Remainder Of Our Outdoor Lights Came Today!

Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 by Paul

Fact: A 2014 survey from Japan-based online retailer Rakuten found three-quarters of Americans didn’t like their holiday gifts, with one-third choosing to regift, 27 percent donating to charity, and 14 percent cutting their losses and selling while the item still … Continue reading →

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Doctor Day With Excellent News!

Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Mistletoe, or as it is more well-known Viscum album (kidding), means “dung on a twig” in the Anglo-Saxon.  According to the National Wildlife Federation, it spreads through bird droppings.  Think about that during your next kiss. Today began with … Continue reading →

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Yeah Rain!

Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The term “Xmas” dates back to the 1500s. Contrary to popular belief, “Xmas” is not a trendy attempt to take Christ out of Christmas. According to From Adam’s Apple to Xmas: An Essential Vocabulary Guide for the Politically Correct, … Continue reading →

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