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Religious Tolerance at Christmas 1

Christmas isn’t only for Christians. Christmas is a holiday that is enjoyed by Christians and non-Christians alike as Canada is a country of many cultures and religions. Every Christmas I read stories about extreme political correctness relating to Christmas: today’s story was about a woman who was allegedly fired because she insisted that she answer ...

Economy & Christmas 1

I’ve had several discussions with friends and coworkers over the last few weeks about the economy, Christmas, and our excessive lifestyles that we’ve come to expect in North America. To me, Christmas is the time of the year that manifests society’s expectation and affection for material goods. Every year there is a new gadget or ...

Happy Holidays to all

I wanted to take this time to wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all my friends, family and readers of my site. Everyone has been very supportive in a lot of different ways this year, in a year where very significant changes have happened in my life.

Why I don’t celebrate Christmas (by Kara)

A friend of mine from work doesn’t celebrate Christmas, but she is a very religious Christian, so I was intrigued by this revelation. She is an amazing person with one of the biggest hearts, and very well read, so I wanted to share with you her reasons for not celebrating Christmas. Facts: Christmas is not ...

Limbo Jim

Here’s a pic from the work party on Friday. It’s not too often you get to see me doing the limbo. (My VP is the lady visibly laughing in the background)

Christmas Joke

A guy decides to buy his new girlfriend a pair of gloves for Christmas. It seems like an appropriate gift; after all, they’ve only known each other three weeks. He wants something romantic, just not too personal. He asks the girlfriend’s younger sister to come along to advise on hand size and color. After much ...

Crazy Cabby

I was on my way to the Royal York hotel last night for yet another Christmas party, and the cab driver that was taking us definitely had a few loose screws. From the second we got in the cab, he spoke in a casual monotone manner and basically explained to us that Cab drivers are ...

Bonus payment = Party time

Today our work Christmas bonuses were deposited into our bank accounts. Coincidentally, this afternoon is also our department Christmas party starting at 12:00PM. The tradition every year is to go to the nudey bar after the Christmas party, so I’m not sure if this bonus payment is a blessing or a curse 😉 PS: For ...