Tag Archives: Christmas

Sunday’s Best: The Presents You Save

Posted on December 26, 2021 by awtraughber

Something about today’s Nancy by Olivia Jaimes seemed particularly fitting.  Part of that is because my old “professional” journal ended yesterday, which means today was the start of a new one.  I get almost 7 months out of each one, … Continue reading →

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Time’s Fullness

Posted on December 25, 2021 by awtraughber

One of the best essays that I read this year was this one by Paul Kingsnorth.   It stands well on its own, even as it also serves as a necessary coda to his most recent (and wonderfully written) book, Savage … Continue reading →

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One Season Ends, Then It Begins

Posted on December 24, 2021 by awtraughber

And so the season of Advent comes to a close.  A few comic strips and a link to mark the occasion.  First, a classic Peanuts by Charles Schulz that exemplifies Lucy wonderfully. There have been two “Christmas” Frazz strips this … Continue reading →

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A Proper Regifting?

Posted on December 25, 2019 by awtraughber

Here’s one more classic Calvin and Hobbes for the Christmas season. (image from gocomics.com)

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Calvin’s Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2019 by awtraughber

Here’s this past Sunday’s classic Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson.  Thought it would be good to save for today. (image from gocomics.com)

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Sunday’s Best: Survey Says!

Posted on December 22, 2019 by awtraughber

Today’s Frazz strip is well-drawn, wonderfully-colored, and witty, too.  It’s also a good reminder that things like holidays can be matters of perspective. (image from gocomics.com)

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Sunday’s Best: The Rise of Gingerbread

Posted on December 15, 2019 by awtraughber

It’s a big week for pop culture people, as the “final” installment of the Skywalker saga makes its way into cinemas.  I’ve probably been less invested in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker than I have the rest of the Star … Continue reading →

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Season’s Readings: 2018 Edition

Posted on December 26, 2018 by awtraughber

One thing I’m trying to do a little more of as I get older is to establish some set “reading patterns” for different parts of the year.  Holidays are often geared that way, of course.  Then you work in classics … Continue reading →

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Calvin’s Christmas Present

Posted on December 25, 2018 by awtraughber

For the sentimental side of the day that we celebrate the birth of Jesus, a classic Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. (image from gocomics.com)

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Forever Father Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2017 by awtraughber

Finished most of my “ship to home” shopping this afternoon.  A few years ago I decided it was much easier to mail the chocolate mac-nuts, coffees, and calendars home instead of packing it all in the suitcase and then trudging … Continue reading →

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