conjectural navel gazing; jesus in lint form

rebel jesus and reindeer

Intelligent discontent is the mainspring of civilization. Progress is born of agitation. It is agitation or stagnation.
- Eugene V. Debs

I am going to be all over the map today. I have some visits to make (poinsettias to deliver) and two bulletins to finish up at the church. Oh, and there is an article to write for the January newsletter. I have no idea what to write at this point. Oy. Veh.

Trish and I are finished with our shopping, I think. There's always one last gift to get, you know? But I think we're done. And that's a good thing. Last year was so much more stressful than this year has been. I am grateful that things are relatively easier this year. I ended up with strep during my Christmas "break." Yay.

Below is a video of the Chieftains and Jackson Browne playing "The Rebel Jesus." The video is uninteresting. I am not sure it strays from simply showing the cover of the Chieftains Christmas album. But the song is amazing. I have posted the lyrics before. I think Jackson gets Christmas. He's a relentless personality and it really works here. Take a listen when you have the chance.

This evening Trish and I are meeting some newer folk at CCW for dinner and a show. We are going to see Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer. Oh yeah. It's Christmas and Hell in a Handbag Productions are celebrating ten years with the transvestite reindeer. It should be a great time. Trish has made an appearance or two in this show over the years. It is a historic occasion. This is the first year that a woman has played the role of Mrs. Claus. Monumental, I tell you! The world has changed. Can you feel it?

Enjoy your day, folks.

Posted by tripp at December 21, 2007 07:02 AM