Linus Explains the Meaning of Christmas | Bearing Drift
Dec 10, 2024 · A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired on December 9, 1965, and became a classic that still rings true almost 60 years later. One reason it remains among the most popular Christmas shows of the season may be because Charlie Brown’s friend Linus reminds of the true meaning of Christmas by reciting the King James Bible New Testament verses from Luke 2:8-14 that share the story of the birth of ...
Toffee for the Holidays - Bearing Drift
Dec 9, 2024 · Toffee for the holidays is a favorite with everyone. This is my most requested candy recipe and I have gladly shared it over the years with friends, family, and anyone who asked. I loved the toffee sold by Warfel’s Candy Shop at the Dayton Farmers Market here in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia ...
Merry Christmas, Stacy … Wherever You Are | Bearing Drift
Dec 11, 2024 · As I was growing up, a tradition in our family was for my parents to give us ornaments each year from places they had traveled. My husband and I continued the tradition with our children … so we have a number of “special” ornaments that are …
26 Years Ago My Friend Matt Shepard Died | Bearing Drift
Oct 12, 2024 · Twenty-six years ago my friend, Matthew Shepard, was murdered. Matt and I went to college together in North Carolina, but he transferred to the University of Wyoming.
A Christmas Classic: ‘Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus’
Dec 4, 2024 · In 1897, eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon asked her father if there was really a Santa Claus. He suggested she write to The Sun, a prominent New York newspaper because, as he said, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” And so Virginia …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Bearing Drift
Dec 24, 2024 · The reason for the season…. “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Myth and Reality on Elections (yes, plural) | Bearing Drift
Nov 25, 2024 · “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” – William Faulkner. After missing as badly as I did on Election 2024, I thought it best to “take a step back” and review past assumptions. Of course, the Fed’s bizarre decision to lower interest rates brought me back for a moment, but outside of monetary mess-ups, waiting still seemed the best thing to do.
What is the Federal Reserve Thinking? | Bearing Drift
Nov 9, 2024 · “I no longer feel confident predicting political events here. Economic policy? I feel good about using bandwidth.” – Yours truly, literally less than a week ago. “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!”Michael Corleone (portrayed by Al Pacino) in
Vote Today! Ballotpedia’s Holiday Cookie Election 2024 – Finalists ...
Dec 18, 2024 · Ballotpedia’s Holiday Cookie 2024 primary has found four finalists who advance to the general election that is now taking place. “Due to increased cookie candidates, Ballotpedia decided to open this year’s election up to a primary and a general in order to narrow the field.
U.S. House Schedule for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024
Dec 4, 2024 · House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. First and last votes expected at 4:30 p.m.