Yes, there’s always the unexpected, isn’t there? – Major Warden, The Bridge on the River Kwai In February a friend came to visit. I hadn’t seen him in a while. As we caught up over drinks he asked what we were listening to. That’s the Brandenburg Concertos, I told him. To emphasize my sophistication …
Tag Archives: Yule
Enjoy / Celebrate
This week’s vocabulary words got me thinking that English could stand some joyous calibration of noun and verb. E.g. “Joy to the World” seems rather different from “The beverage you’re about to enjoy is hot.” You don’t get that imbalance with celebration and celebrate, do you. Anyway, to make it sticky, as we say in …
My Christmas Card to You
I just got my caroling schedule and, alas, further posting is right out until after the Yule. Speaking of miraculous births, though. You know that “We got a great big convoy” trucker song? I was surprised to learn it had anything to do with Mannheim Steamroller. Also, to the extent that I ever considered …
Holly Jolly
It’s the next time of the year, as Twin 2 sings, and the exigencies of the Yule preclude further posts until thereafter. But do read about this Christmas tree. PS oh by golly etc.