The Human side of Humanity

Good day readers, followers, Happy Christmas, Merry Christmas.  Ho, Ho, Ho.  It is Christmas day around the world whether you celebrate it or not.  Earlier this year I wrote my most well received piece regarding the Easter Holiday and the correlation between the ficticious Easter Bunny and Jesus...that's pronounced " Gee-Zuss" not " Hey-Zeuss ."  Both are holidays originally based on religious events.  Somewhere both became twisted events with characters like Santa, elves, talking reindeer (that fly!!?) and both are marketing and sales events. I don't really understand why we are feeding a corpulent guy milk and cookies when he's probably pre-diabetic at best.  I'm wondering if the elves are merely seasonal employees or if they qualify for a full benefit program?  Maybe...just maybe I'm putting too much thought into all of this stuff anyway.  The holiday season here in the states is generally from The 4th Thursday of November (Thanksgiving) th...

Hello dear readers and followers.  The past few weeks have been challenging.  The passing of my great friend Gale took a toll and continues to be a point of much thought...as expected.  The holiday season, here in the states generally considered as the week of Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November) thru January 1st is supposed to be joyful.  When there are events such as the passing of a loved one the season is one of confusion, dread and sadness. I have a couple friends who had loved ones pass during the season and they never shared the same joy again.  I have always understood and yet had been on the sideline until this year with Gale's accidental death.  The positive is that in some sense I am now closer to some of my friends than a few weeks ago- even if it is temporary.  I take pride in the closeness of my friendships and the years where we have remained together to help one another. Another point of great pride is my University.  Temple...