New Year 2013: Celebrations Around the World
A favorite indulgence of mine on New Year’s Eve is to “track” the New Year as it crosses the globe and then watch the celebrations live as they happen. For example, if I don’t check out the fireworks in Sydney,
A Few Words on the “Mayan Apocalypse” That Wasn’t
December 21, 2012 — the day that some feared would be the end of all things — came and went without any notable occurrences. It was fun to get in on all the jokes that inevitably resulted, but a thinking
Great Northeast Spots to Visit at Christmas
Being from the Northeastern United States, I’ve done Christmas in quite a few towns. This includes not only house visits, but seeing all the decorations and perhaps even experiencing some of the local culture. If you’ve never done it, there’s
Reflections on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year, and as I’ve noted in previous articles on this site, I think it’s being undersold or forgotten. We may be old-fashioned in this house, but our Christmas tree isn’t up
Decking the Halls…In Fall
Christmas, and the holiday season in general (called the “festive season” elsewhere in the world), is a time of year that many enjoy. Family, friends, and for plenty, faith dominate the proceedings, and if you’re lucky, a little dusting of
Dude: The Space Jump, In Its Entirety
Let’s hear it for publicity stunts! Earlier this year, it was the tightrope walk across Niagara Falls, and this weekend, it was the Red Bull Stratos jump from space. An Austrian daredevil by the name of Felix Baumgartner did a
Driving Like a New Yorker, Session 1: Traffic Signs
Good morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on where in the world you are. I’m glad you stumbled in on this presentation. My name is Joe M., and I’ll be your professor for this online course. The subject is “How to
