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Happy Bunny Multiplication Day!

Ponderings,

Just remember, this day isn’t really about a zombie Jewish martyr. It’s yet another “Pagan” tradition the early “christian” church adapted into itself in order to facilitate the conversion of Pagans. But the church doesn’t lie. Just ask any of the children who have been molested by those in power and with authority in the church….

As stated most eloquently yesterday by Moby: “Christianity as an organization has become a self-obsessed, greedy, hate-mongering, evil, corporate entity bent on world domination. The sooner we get rid of it and start over, the better off we will be as a society.”

Maybe the over-commercialization of these “religious” holidays is a good thing: it’s helped to take the “religion” back out of them.

Enjoy the sugary goodness of your chocolate rabbits, creme eggs, and jelly beans.

“Do a little dance.”

Until next time...
Erik

Happy 2010!

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That’s “Twenty Ten”. Not “Two Thousand and Ten”. Not “Two Thousand Ten”. It’s shorter. It’s easier to say.

I wonder if 2010 will be the year we make contact? Maybe aliens from other worlds can settle this whole religion thing once and for all. Imagine all the hate and war that would no longer be justified because of the excuse “deity] said”. That would allow people to be shown as the true bigots they are naturally. Not that would stop the hate or war. I’m such an optimist.

It’s just another day. Like the one before. And the one before. About the only difference is that I have to quit writing 2009 and start forcing myself to write 2010. Again, I’m such an optimist.

I really don’t have any rituals for this time of year. One would think that after 36 years on the planet, I would at least do something special on some occasion. I guess that’s what happens when one tends to be contrary. I think the Husbear is itching to do something, but he hasn’t presented me with any plans up to this point.

Since Homer does a year-end portrait, I thought I would do that as well. Seems like a good thing to refer back to over time.

Erik
Me, in my hoity-toity t-shirt that needs to be retired.

I personally think Homer looks much more debonair.

Oh, and a Happy New Year to you.

Until next time...
Erik

Calvin and Hobbes “Christmas Eve”

Ponderings

I’ve always loved Calvin and Hobbes.


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— Christmas Eve —
On window panes, the icy frost
Leaves feathered patterns, crissed and crossed,
But in our house the Christmas tree
Is decorated festively
With tiny dots of colored light
That cozy up this winter night.
Christmas songs, familar, slow,
Play softly on the radio.
Pops and hisses from the fire
Whistle with the bells and choir.
My tiger is now fast asleep
On his back no dreaming deep.
When the fire makes him hot,
He turns to warm whatever’s not.
Propped against him on the rug,
I give my friend a gentle hug.
Tomorrow’s what I’m waiting for,
But I can wait a little more.

Until next time...
Erik