Just to clarify, I wasn’t being overtly Political yesterday. I’m an Independent who’s not sure there’s been a “Worthy” President since Jefferson. Pikers come in ALL flavors Whig, Democrat, and Republican. The quality/caliber of People in the Senate has greatly fallen-off since direct election started. And looking at the Congresses is just Ulcer-inducingly sad.
The American Soldier has produced Miracles, both on and off the field of Battle. I was simply trying to say that THEY, the Armed Man and Women of the Nation, deserve to be doing so for LEADERS who are deserving of it.
For those unfamiliar with the term, “boxing day” refers to taking the gifts that you don’t want and putting them back in their boxes (hence boxing) to be returned to the stores.
Boxing Day to my knowledge is the day after Christmas when the Master’s family exchange positions of status with the servants. I understand that it was also done with the officers and enlisted men during the war.
In European tradition, I think “Boxing Day” originated as a reference to contributions to the church poor-box, often made just after Christmas, & then spread to mean money or other gifts (maybe boxed-up) traditionally given in that same period to specific servants or other regular hirelings.
My daughter (accustomed to throwing large parties in earlier years and with different husbands) had a quiet evening at home with a few neighbors last night (and me on Skype) for desert (I made a plate to join them) so we chatted and ate for over an hour. Her husband had chatted more with me before the guests arrived, but they were quipping that it would be possible to have an entire party with all the “guests” on various laptops.
I hope everyone had a good time, and none of the pets are actually the worse for wear.
Ida No over 10 years ago
I knew Rich Powell had forgotten one…
Ida No over 10 years ago
Tuna nog hangovers are some of the worst to recover from the next morning…Hope you had a great Holiday, Brian!
LeoAutodidact over 10 years ago
Just to clarify, I wasn’t being overtly Political yesterday. I’m an Independent who’s not sure there’s been a “Worthy” President since Jefferson. Pikers come in ALL flavors Whig, Democrat, and Republican. The quality/caliber of People in the Senate has greatly fallen-off since direct election started. And looking at the Congresses is just Ulcer-inducingly sad.
The American Soldier has produced Miracles, both on and off the field of Battle. I was simply trying to say that THEY, the Armed Man and Women of the Nation, deserve to be doing so for LEADERS who are deserving of it.
I was one for a while.
celeconecca over 10 years ago
@ Leo Autodidact: shh, it’s okay. Breathe. Thank you for serving. We all get carried away at times.
bwalk7217 Premium Member over 10 years ago
For those unfamiliar with the term, “boxing day” refers to taking the gifts that you don’t want and putting them back in their boxes (hence boxing) to be returned to the stores.
Joseph.B.Prawer over 10 years ago
thought it had to do with Canada or China.
The Life I Draw Upon over 10 years ago
Boxing Day to my knowledge is the day after Christmas when the Master’s family exchange positions of status with the servants. I understand that it was also done with the officers and enlisted men during the war.
Cat Hammer over 10 years ago
In European tradition, I think “Boxing Day” originated as a reference to contributions to the church poor-box, often made just after Christmas, & then spread to mean money or other gifts (maybe boxed-up) traditionally given in that same period to specific servants or other regular hirelings.
vldazzle over 10 years ago
My daughter (accustomed to throwing large parties in earlier years and with different husbands) had a quiet evening at home with a few neighbors last night (and me on Skype) for desert (I made a plate to join them) so we chatted and ate for over an hour. Her husband had chatted more with me before the guests arrived, but they were quipping that it would be possible to have an entire party with all the “guests” on various laptops.
I hope everyone had a good time, and none of the pets are actually the worse for wear.
lookwhatbobfound over 10 years ago
DAZ, was the DESERT very sandy & gritty?
brian anderson creator over 10 years ago
Thanks all! And yes, we had a very blessed Christmas. Hope you all did to.