Philosophy
Coming off of Mothers' Day when thoughts were with Mom, it is worth thinking about the day. I have heard many folks argue that Mothers' Day, Valentines Day, and the like are artificial creations of the greeting card industry. This may or may not be true, but I think they are valuable nonetheless.
It is true that I love my mother everyday, but the fact is many days are so damn busy that I don't get the chance to say it. I think it is important, especially nowadays, to have time that is especially set aside for those people who are important to us.
Is there someone in the corporate offices dreaming up things like "office assistants' day" so that they can make more sales? Probably, but the fact is that without Carol, I and my colleagues would be lost -- literally. Hopefully she knows how much we appreciate her, but having a time where we make that clear is a good thing since we all get a bit distracted having locked our keys in our offices...yet again.
So, I think that Hallmark holidays are good things. We have 365 or 6 days per year, I don't care if they get clogged up with artificially declared celebrations. These days, we are all often too busy to stop and express certain things that need to be out there. I think these days are valuable...especially if they come with cake.
- The Sacred Right Of Complaint
With several elections going on today, it seems appropriate to bring out this one. I heard someone the other day utter the old chestnut "I vote because if you don't, you have no right to complain." It's a veritable cliche of American...
- You Jews Sure Take Care Of The Help
Leave it to Jews to make the most important day of the year about guilt. The biggest holiday of the year is Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. They call it a high holiday, but the point of it is to feel low. With the Jewish year just starting, it is a...
- Name That Holiday
Contrary to SteveD's contention, I was in no way fishing for my own holiday with yesterday's post. He does, however, raise a darn good question: What holidays are missing from the calendar? What new holidays should be created? My suggestions:...
- Passing The Plate: Mothers' Day Edition
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, It is that time again. Time to ask for donations and pass the donation plate. While most congregation ask for money, Comedists ask for something much more precious -- jokes. Lest you are worried...
- Ethics Or Lawsuits--the Hazardous Snow Globe
Hallmark has recalled their $100 snow globe for the potential of causing a fire. This is so bizarre. I frankly don't see how this trinket could focus sun rays strong enough and long enough to ignite surrounding combustible items. Nevertheless, Hallmark...
Philosophy
In Praise of Hallmark Holidays
Coming off of Mothers' Day when thoughts were with Mom, it is worth thinking about the day. I have heard many folks argue that Mothers' Day, Valentines Day, and the like are artificial creations of the greeting card industry. This may or may not be true, but I think they are valuable nonetheless.
It is true that I love my mother everyday, but the fact is many days are so damn busy that I don't get the chance to say it. I think it is important, especially nowadays, to have time that is especially set aside for those people who are important to us.
Is there someone in the corporate offices dreaming up things like "office assistants' day" so that they can make more sales? Probably, but the fact is that without Carol, I and my colleagues would be lost -- literally. Hopefully she knows how much we appreciate her, but having a time where we make that clear is a good thing since we all get a bit distracted having locked our keys in our offices...yet again.
So, I think that Hallmark holidays are good things. We have 365 or 6 days per year, I don't care if they get clogged up with artificially declared celebrations. These days, we are all often too busy to stop and express certain things that need to be out there. I think these days are valuable...especially if they come with cake.
- The Sacred Right Of Complaint
With several elections going on today, it seems appropriate to bring out this one. I heard someone the other day utter the old chestnut "I vote because if you don't, you have no right to complain." It's a veritable cliche of American...
- You Jews Sure Take Care Of The Help
Leave it to Jews to make the most important day of the year about guilt. The biggest holiday of the year is Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. They call it a high holiday, but the point of it is to feel low. With the Jewish year just starting, it is a...
- Name That Holiday
Contrary to SteveD's contention, I was in no way fishing for my own holiday with yesterday's post. He does, however, raise a darn good question: What holidays are missing from the calendar? What new holidays should be created? My suggestions:...
- Passing The Plate: Mothers' Day Edition
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, It is that time again. Time to ask for donations and pass the donation plate. While most congregation ask for money, Comedists ask for something much more precious -- jokes. Lest you are worried...
- Ethics Or Lawsuits--the Hazardous Snow Globe
Hallmark has recalled their $100 snow globe for the potential of causing a fire. This is so bizarre. I frankly don't see how this trinket could focus sun rays strong enough and long enough to ignite surrounding combustible items. Nevertheless, Hallmark...