Today begins the celebration of Kwanzaa. It is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West, East, and Southeast Africa. Peace to all who celebrate.
Christmas Day 2025 for me was a good one, being with my family. I am appreciative of everything I was given. We spent time together eating, exchanging gifts, and enjoying the day. It was a warm day, with temperatures that felt more like early spring.
Today, the missus and I had the day off. We spent it watching a marathon of Christmas movies. Scrooge, It’s A Wonderful Life, and White Christmas. Later on we will dive into Stranger Things.
We have seen all of these movies this holiday season. I would say my favorite is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, which is what we watch first every year.
To all who are celebrating Boxing Day, may it be one of good tidings, giving to those in need and peace.
Donald Trump is not a good man. He is woefully incompetent and lacks the moral clarity to lead. The presidency often requires empathy and compassion, which he is incapable of. His remarks about the murder of Rob Reiner proves that point. There is no argument anyone can make to defend him as a leader or a person. I so wish that his party would have the courage to hold him accountable.
It’s another Monday and it’s a really cold one for this time of year where I live. Chattanooga is feeling the Arctic today. Staying warm is the rule of the day. Thank goodness it is going to get warmer later in the week.
Hanukkah is a season and celebration of miracles and light. To all who are celebrating these 8 days, I wish you peace, love, and grace. May this be a time of coming together as community and family. May G-d bless you all. Be safe!
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