Politically Correct Storybooks – James Finn Garner

I’m all for showing respect and using the proper terminology, but I do feel that sometimes the move toward political correctness can go a little too far. This is also the opinion of author James Finn Garner, who, in response to the plea for more political correctness, penned his books “Politically Correct Bedtime Stories,” “Once Upon a More Enlightened Time,” and “Politically Correct Holiday Stories,” all of which are an absolute riot to read. In “Once a More Enlightened Time,” we find stories such as “Sleeping Persun of Better-than-Average Attractiveness.” You see, we can’t say “person” because it ends with … Continue reading

Home Week in Review: December 3 – 9

This week, Marjorie started us off with, Your Holiday Notebook: Part Three, continuing her series on holiday organization. Michele finished up the week with, Inexpensive Ways To Set A Festive Holiday Kids’ Table, which included some fun ideas. We also talked about letters to Santa, Seeing Santa, and Sending Christmas Cards, as well as some decorating tips for the holidays. There were also some terrific tips for cleaning everything from pots and pans to coffee makers and other small appliances. We’ve all been pretty busy, so the list is a little shorter this week. You have probably been busy as … Continue reading

Do You have Issues with Holiday Greetings?

The War on Christmas is what many people have labeled the fairly recent phenomenon of actively attempting to strip Christ from Christmas. Over the past few years, there has been any obvious shift, yet many people claim that this is the stuff of paranoid Christian minds and that this “war” is non-existent. While you might not see it as a war, and you are certainly entitled to your opinion, no one can honestly say that things haven’t changed. Last year, some retailers even went so far as to forbid their employees from saying Merry Christmas. Their advertising schemes included the … Continue reading