Category Archives: Christmas

Actis Temporibus

Posted on January 1, 2024 by JE

For a few years I’ve had a Latin version of “Auld Lang Syne” on my Latin-for-the-holidays handout, but I’ve never been crazy about it. For one thing, it erases the repetitions in the original. For another, references to drinking have … Continue reading →

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State of the Onion

Posted on December 27, 2022 by JE

A kind of review, I guess. Executive summary: a fun satire of techbro billionaires and their self-built cults, set inside a movie about mystery stories and puzzles. It’s maybe half an hour too long, like practically every movie made nowadays. … Continue reading →

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Merry, Merry

Posted on December 24, 2022 by JE

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating it; happy weekend to all. https://soundcloud.com/brianne-becker/charlie-brown-christmas-time

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Swords and Celebrations

Posted on December 24, 2022 by JE

A Happy Fritz Leiber Day to you and yours.

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Frosty

Posted on December 23, 2022 by JE

Even a little chillier than was prophesied—colder than I ever remember it being in the Swamp. Here’s hoping everyone subject to winter’s winds has shelter and heat.

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Christmas Mode: Initiated

Posted on December 15, 2022 by JE

We’re treed.

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