I’m always fascinated by the way certain cultures celebrate Christmas. I understand that many families don’t want to observe Santa Claus with their children. Perhaps they feel it is lying to them and lying is wrong. Or perhaps they feel it is taking away the true meaning of Christmas which is celebrating the Birth of … Continue reading Ah…. The Joys of Christmas
Author: Big Jimmy
BIG NEWS.
Ok – hold on tight. I have big news. I am not the creator of this big news. It’s been out there – but it’s possible you might not have heard about it. *Side Note 1 – isn’t that why you read my blog anyway? Something BIG is about to happen in the world … Continue reading BIG NEWS.
Facing Your Fear
Fear is a terrible thing to waste. Oh wait, that’s time. But what is “Fear”? According to my google machine, fear is “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat”. Now we know what fear is. *Side Note 1 – don’t you … Continue reading Facing Your Fear
1978
I heard a story recently while listening to the radio and I made a note of it, and I immediately got home and Googled it. *Side Note 1, by immediately I mean several days later. In 1978 The Rolling Stones played in New Orleans. It was July 13 and it was on their Some … Continue reading 1978
Something to Ponder
We got to Florida this week.. It’s odd that we’ve been to Disney so many times in the past 13+ years but we’ve never been there during the Christmas season. We only had a few days, so it made sense to fly instead of driving. But flying means 1 big thing – no Buc-ee’s in … Continue reading Something to Ponder
You Had To Be There
You know, Sometimes I crack myself up. I am most always the only one that laughs, because I think I’m a pretty funny guy. Just this morning, we were driving to Philly to catch a plane to head to our favorite place and I heard a song on the radio and I started laughing to … Continue reading You Had To Be There
Sometimes it’s Not Meant to Be
Sure, you might think of it as a kid’s game – but dismiss it at your own peril. Sure, you may think of it as luck – but don’t we all make our own luck? Sure, it has it’s pitfalls. It has not only near disasters, but also real disasters. But it has rewards. The … Continue reading Sometimes it’s Not Meant to Be
Think Bigger
WaWa or RoFo What? I don’t feel the need to choose between these minor league teams. I have 1 word for you. Buc-ee’s Never heard of it? – oh my. Heard of it, but never been to one? Get in your car and get there. The destination is worth the journey. Picture Wawa meets Walmart … Continue reading Think Bigger
When Evolution Goes Wrong
I want to apologize in advance for those that might be either grossed out or highly offended. But….. sometimes when I’m working my mind wanders off to strange places. *Side Note 1 – we’ve been over this I understand evolution and I understand that we as a species have evolved. But with all the … Continue reading When Evolution Goes Wrong
THINGS
THINGS So many things we deal with on a daily basis. There are many things I can do without and many things I wish I had back. Here are two lists, in no particular order: THINGS I MISS 1 Cassette Tapes 2 Phone Books 3 English’s Fried Chicken *Side Note 1 – SERIOUSLY!!! 4 … Continue reading THINGS
My Take on Life and Events 