Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Today’s theme is Peace. In this world we live in, we need peace of spirit, body, and mind. It is also very much needed in our communities where we face violence and hatred. So for the first two Sundays of Advent, there is hope and peace. Let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with me.
Today is a new month in December and for many in the Christian tradition the first Sunday of the season of Advent which leads to Christmas. Let’s hope for good days ahead as we conclude 2024.
Tonight is a Christmas-themed movie double-header. The always funny classic “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” and the iconic and madcap “Elf”. Both are terrific movies that tell stories about some of the best parts of the holidays.
Hey kids it’s Monday. It’s also Thanksgiving week in America. Let’s have a great week good people. Love and peace to you all.
Hey kids, don’t forget to be weird. That is who you really are.
This country has given us Mister Rogers Neighborhood, The Muppets, Star Trek and Star Wars. It also gave us Taylor Swift, Sesame Street, Beyonce, Bob Ross, and many more icons and positive influencers. We are also about the arts, music, and storytelling. I am puzzled about how it can elect someone who goes against all that cultural normalcy. Those people taught us grace, community, acceptance, inclusion, and good triumph over evil.
I think we may have forgotten how to be good to one another. Loving your neighbors as yourself. Adopting the golden rule and looking out for one another. It’s hard to believe that people will buy into fear when there is an alternative. Yeah, this is about what happened on November 5th. Growing up I was led to believe that bad people should face the consequences of their actions.
There is so much serious disconnect right now. It’s just disappointing and very puzzling. Right now we have to look out for those who will be most impacted by the change in government. Some people regret the choices that were made. I don’t need it but I have friends who do.
It’s all so weird and sad. Yeah, weird. Sad.
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