Christmas

  • Christmas Cards and Memories

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    I finished making out the Christmas cards earlier this week. As I’ve said before, I don’t know how this became my job but it has. My wife, Priscilla, buys a few boxes of cards every December 26th and then puts them away with the decorations every year. As soon as we take the decorations out…

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  • When Is It Too Soon To Decorate For Christmas?

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    We just might be in for a battle here at Braley Manor. In case you don’t know, my daughter and grandson are living with us for a few months while her husband is away on deployment. It’s really been wonderful having them. I get to spend a lot of time with my grandson and I…

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  • I Love That Quiet Time

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    I have always loved that quiet time on Christmas Eve when everything’s done and – even if there may not be peace on earth – there’s peace in the house. Everything is done. The shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, and all the running around has ended. And if it didn’t get done — well it’s too…

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  • Jesus Is The Reason

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    I’ve learned over the years that people collect all kinds of things beside the usual coins or stamps. My wife, Priscilla, collects nativity sets which I never really realized until this year. I knew she had a couple but this year she decided to post a different nativity picture on Facebook every day. I actually…

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  • Charlie’s First Christmas

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    Yes it’s Charlie’s first Christmas and so far so good. In case you don’t know, Charlie is our puppy that we got in May. He is a Schnoodle, which is a mix between a Schnauzer and a poodle. (I still love saying Schnoodle. It’s such a fun word.) Charlie is now 9-months old. I had…

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  • It’s That Time Of Year Again!

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    It’s that time of year again! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said that line over my 40 years in radio. “It’s that time of year again to: Buy a new car!” (Yeah right!”) Buy jewelry!” Buy beer and wine!” Buy more beer and wine!” I could use that line in a number…

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  • Liam Enjoys Christmas!

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    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and O.M.G! CHRISTMAS WAS AWESOME!!!! The first thing that happened was my Grammy came to town with my Uncle Mattie! They said they had to take some sort of test first. I guess they passed. Grampy was happy to see Grammy and we all had fun watching Christmas movies and…

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  • Liam’s Happy It’s Almost Christmas!

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    Chapter 48 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and I guess the big day is almost here! Did I ever show you the finished project? You remember that my mommy was trying to get me to pose with my puppies for a nice Christmas card? Well, she says she made a quick decision and shifted to…

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  • Liam Enjoys the Hustle and Bustle

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    Chapter 47 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, just having a holly jolly. Grampy told me to say that. I don’t know what it means. Did I tell you last week that mommy was planning a holiday photo day? Well let’s just say it didn’t go smoothly. Why do my doggies have sweaters? She tried and…

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  • There’s So Much To Play With

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    Chapter 46 Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and do you know what I’ve discovered about Christmas? There’s all kinds of STUFF! There’s stuff everywhere! Aren’t you supposed to PLAY with a ball? It’s been a busy week with the Amazon guy bringing us so—many—boxes! I was just looking at one when Grampy caught me. There’s…

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