12/11/2025 9:04:41 AM PST
· 2 of 5 fwdude
to The Ignorant Fisherman
I approach Christmas with a mix of feelings. I don’t like the crass commercialism which pervades all media outlets for 2 months and then suddenly ends abruptly on Dec 25.
I also don’t like the mythical additions made by pagans to the biblical Christmas story, like angels being deceased humans who have been “promoted,” or the sweet baby Jesus in a comfy manger.
It was was a stark, temporary and upending ordeal.
Christmas is one of the few things that some of Europe gets right, like closing up shops for extended periods for family observance, and more church-centered events. They also extend Christmas for weeks after Dec 25th.
12/11/2025 6:26:33 AM PST
· 18 of 50 fwdude
to TexasFreeper2009
One axiom I’ll stand by is that water always seeks it’s own level. You don’t have to talk college material into going to college for something they excel at. They’ll find a way to do it. Naturally.
Burr wasn't in the least bit effeminate, either. I was always impressed with his depiction of Perry Mason, a man's man and very aggressive in his court demeanor.
Of course, he never made a pass at Della Street, which raised a few eyebrows. :)