Advent Scorn and Cuteness

I detest the word “cute.”  Maybe it’s because that word has been used on me more than a few times. When I was a kid “cute” had the politically incorrect definition of “short, fat, and bow-legged.” I was probably at least two...

Progressive Crèche and Naughty Animals

I love setting up the crèche in early December with only the animals and shepherds. We use rosemary and thyme clippings plus some holly branches and evergreens from our yard to create a stable effect. Mary and Joseph are nowhere near the manger. They either hide out...