'Tis the season of The Assumption
Conversation from this morning. I thought it would be rude to Live Blog this one.
Are you ready for Christmas?
No.
I'll bet your boys are getting excited about Santa.
Not really.
Did you get pictures of them with Santa?
I think they're too old for that silliness.
I get so excited during the Christmas season, don't you?
Not so much.
Well, just make sure you get your wife something special.
Thanks for the advice.
Merry Christmas!
(fin.)
I think I handled this one quite well, aside from the casual Merry Christmas! when I'm buying duct tape, a lighter and some Bactine, this exchange went a bit further than expected. I didn't bust out with the A-word. That always seems to get people's panties in a bind. I can understand that there are quite a few people, in this nation of ours, that celebrate Christmas and/or shopping for Him. But I have to wonder if maybe, just maybe, was I in this moment because I don't look like I follow another path than that of J.C.
posted by sconsetmonkey @ 12/07/2007 12:44:00 PM
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I have never met a man who looks more like Jesus Christ than you...
People see your face and think "Savior."
Ok. Well now. Hmm. Ahhh. Yeah.
Our Monkey of the Assumption, services start at 2AM, D.D. thong optional, caesar salad as the holy sacrament, Jello as the hymn leader, and spiritual photography as the message. Gonzo chants and cannons are optional. Offering plate is an atheist's flag wrapped around a lens cap, offerings consist of old concert tickets from The Ramones, SOAD, RATM, etc. Lighting is all earth-friendly, heat provided by an eco-friendly furnace and general appreciation of all things OCD welcomed but not necessary. The doors are opened and closed at spasmodic intervals, locked and unlocked repeatedly according to the wishes of the "Savior."
Jello as the hymn leader...
You mean like this?
Your rant sounds strikingly familiar. Almost an analysis of sorts.
My "rant"? It's not a rant, but merely an appreciation and knowledge of all things monkey. You must repent for offending. You must repent for the assumption. Hi pot, meet kettle.
appreciation and knowledge of all things monkey.
Chilling.
Repent? Nice try.
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I try to be kind, and do a good deed every day, and not just once a year.
That is admirable.
As for the purchases, sometimes I choose 3 items that when purchased together may raise an eyebrow should they be paying attention.
Silly, sure. Fun for me, absolutely.
Advertising and hype are powerful things. I won't fault you for your weakness. We enjoy a movie at a theater, instead of the video machine thingy, and Chinese restaurant feast afterwards.
Looking for full family volunteering opportunities for Xmas day.
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Its proving more difficult to find opportunities for the whole family. One person not so hard, but 2 adults w/ 2 kids is different.
Suggestions welcomed.
Jax,
Monkey's face screams "Savior." (He is gonna thrash me!)
BTW, I don't think it is hypocrisy to enjoy something for your own reasons. Christians co-opted a lot from the pagans and incorporated it into their celebrations.
What is hypocrisy is to judge and condemn others, to do harmful things and spout your Christianity. I detest that.
I try to live a charitable life all year as well.
Suggestions for family charity: Volunteering some time at the local Senior center. They are starving for companionship, not so much during this time of year when so many are visiting, but throughout the year. Many are forgotten by their families or they have no one.
Another? The Golisano Children's Hospital is always looking for art supplies. I am collecting items to drop off before Christmas to give to children with terminal cancer so they can create lasting art projects. I did it last year and it was very special for me to know they got to leave lasting creations.
Cute Jared Christmas story:
Jared was on a walk this afternoon in our village and he said "I want to see Santa." Two ladies in the veteranarian's office were wearing Santa hats so my husband let him walk in. Jared said "I want to see Santa" and they took him by the hand and led him to the back of the vets' office and there was Santa sitting in a chair for no apparent reason.
My husband walked in a second later expecting Jared to be talking to the vet and instead saw Jared conversing with a real Santa. How weird. Guess his reindeer needed a checkup. (At least that's how it is in Jared's mind.)
Monkey, I think I have the perfect job for you and your family. Call me definitely a good cause!
Ok Monkey Man-I checked out your blog, now we'll have something else to talk about.
But which personality?
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