by Kevin Burton Uh-oh, I think I may be archaic. Our friends at Merriam-Webster dictionary served up a timely platter of cookies this week, a list of “archaic” words we know from Christmas songs. Well I just used one of these words last week on Page 7! In order to keep this …
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Keeping Christ In Christmas At Our House
by Kevin Burton Only one snack company has permission to send me e-mails; Herr’s chips, based in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. I love their red-hot chips. Herr’s sent me an e-mail Wednesday with the subject “Merry Chip-mas!” And I just sighed. It didn’t make me angry, but it also didn’t make me …
Two Threats Looming For Christmas Tree
by Kevin Burton’ O Christmas tree O Christmas tree, I’ve got your back O Christmas tree! Is this me re-writing a classic Christmas song? No it’s not. Hear me out. Thanksgiving (the holiday, not the action) is over. It is now cool to play the Christmas music and put up that Christmas …
Words Of Love For Valentine’s Day
by Kevin Burton My love of words brings us to words of love today, courtesy Merriam-Webster dictionary. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, words and phrases about romantic relationships. Once we get over being lovestruck and tongue-tied, here’s why we say it the way we say it: Goo-goo Eyes “The term ‘goo-goo eyes’ …
(Mostly) Sweet Duets For Valentine’s Day
by Kevin Burton Love is in the air, not to mention on all the store shelves. I’m sure you’ve noticed. Gentlemen, you’re on this, right? One week from today, Valentine’s Day. OK, to get you in the mood, we’ll have not one, but two posts this week dealing with duets. For Valentine’s …
God The Gift Giver, Jesus The Greatest Gift
by Kevin Burton Tis the season of gift giving and that makes you a gift giver. By now you’re way deep into it, I’m sure. Are you done with the shopping? Do you have some anxiety about the gifts you don’t have purchased yet? And what about the shipping? You still have some …
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Christmas Top 40: Up On The Housetop
by Kevin Burton We don’t have Santa images at my house. For us, Christmas is about Jesus. But there is one Christmas song I have always loved that doesn’t fit that mode. Hundreds of artists have recorded it. Possibly the most famous version was made by Gene Autry in 1953. It was …
Thankful Dependence On God For Daily Bread
by Kevin Burton God knows I am thankful. He also knows I’m not thankful enough. My mind is on thanksgiving these days, being truly grateful to God for the things He has given me. Stopping, or at least slowing down, long enough to acknowledge that “every good gift and every perfect gift is …
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Turkeys In Flight? Science And Thanksgiving
by Kevin Burton If you’re like me, most of what you know about turkeys comes from a cookbook and WKRP In Cincinnati. Good thing Nicole Cosgrove is here to help us out. Cosgrove is the lead Pet Editor for http://www.petkeen.com. Once our laughter at the classic Les Nessman turkey drop broadcast has subsided, …
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Serving Up Turkey Tales This Thanksgiving
by Kevin Burton Today we’re talking turkey as you prepare for your festive Thanksgiving celebration. Call this food for thought before the actual food. Though ham may appear on just as many tables as turkey on Thursday, you’ll likely never hear Thanksgiving called Ham Day. So feast your eyes now, on ten …
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