What annoys me is how Chanukah is taught as if it's a major holiday, while actual major holidays are completely ignored. (Also, Cindy, on that Hebrew that you quoted, I was really surprised that they had the prayer word used for the name of G-d. I would REALLY expect them to use "Hashem" instead, on a paper being handed out to a bunch of elementary school kids.)
I was a little surprised by that, too. Maybe because it was an English transliteration? There's no credit on the paper (I can't tell what company published the lesson), so it's probably from a scholastic secular publishing house that does a Holidays-Around-the-World series.
Also, I really see no reason for teaching about the miracle and the prayers at school. They can teach about the menorah and the dreidl and the "what people do" at that age -- the "what people believe" can wait until later.
I had no problem with the lesson, which is why I'm not going to say anything to the school. School admins. don't want hassle, and it'll get canned in the wink of an eye, if anyone brings it up, so I'm just not.
I loved the lesson. I wasn't going to type out the whole thing, but it wasn't presented in a Worship-this-way sort of way. It was a presented in a Here's-what-this-is-about way.
Another earthquake and I was the only one in the house to feel it. The dog didn't even react. WTF.
I hit a brick wall, and now I'm home.
I'll rest up and decompress a bit, and then I'll go out again. Just three more presents to go.
Hopefully, I'll finish everything today, and won't have to do anything but drink tomorrow.
Of course, the Cubbies will win the World Series, on the way, so it will all be worth it.
Yes, the Boston Red Sox winning set the stage for the apocalypse. A Cubbie win would put us over the edge.
Narrator, [Monk casting spoiler for tonight's episode] Sarah
I saw her, briefly, but got distracted before the episode ended. She looked OK. I like the NuNuCarly, but I still miss her.
I ended up missing it. She really was my favorite. I'm not sure I've seen NuNu Carly.
I read a
really big
GH spoiler at TV Guide (not concerning Carly). It's a couple of months away, but I kind of can't believe it was spoiled, where it was, as it was. I was going to white font it here, but even though this board isn't soapy, I don't think that would be in keeping with the rules. I'm going to put it in the spoiler thread.
I just sat down to the computer with the FedEx door tag they'd left yesterday, to find out if there was any way for me to get my sister's book before I left for home tomorrow. It's not like the tag acknowledges the existence of Saturday.
Before I could make it to fedex.com (I admit, I got a little distracted hunting for a Dr. Who 2006 Christmas special), FedEx showed up. It's a true miracle, especially for those of us with Internet-exacerbated ADD.
FedEx showed up. It's a true miracle,
There needs to be a manger scene with a FedEx guy miraculously showing up with presents for baby Jesus.
A couple years ago I got USPS mail on Christmas day. The lady was very cheerful. Triple overtime or some such.
I do appreciate that a great deal--it was a gift from a relative.
for those with last minute shopping - the hours of 5 to 7 are good. so are the 10 to midnight . ( I work retail at least one more year than I should have)
A couple years ago I got USPS mail on Christmas day. The lady was very cheerful. Triple overtime or some such.
Yup, in big markets, Express Mail will be delivered on Christmas.
