Twelfth Night Brings Christmas to a Close

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Today is Epiphany, the Feast of the Three Kings, Twelfth Night. For us, it’s the end of our Christmas season. It’s time to be, as the old tune says, “breakin’ up Christmas.” Continue reading →

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In Which I Attempt to Defend My Lame Excuse for a New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Generally, I try hard not to make New Year’s resolutions. Anything important enough to resolve to do should be started right away, not deferred till the start of a new year. For this reason, when I do make New Year’s resolutions, they’re inevitably inconsequential. This year’s resolution is a case in point: I have resolved to read a poem a day, every day in 2010. Continue reading →

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