Not an Irish Setter
Who was in charge of designing this St. Patrick’s Day flag? Did no Irish Setters or wolfhounds apply for the job? Just wondering.
Peace on Earth
And on earth peace, good will toward men.
Light of the World
Sure, I love the inflatable Santas and Grinches and snowmen that pop up in my neighborhood during Christmastime. But sometimes, on a cold winter night, nothing warms the heart more than reminders of what the season is really all about.
Snowman Waiting on a Bus
At first it was the dogs of the neighborhood who waited on buses. Then the pigs started taking buses. Now that the holiday season is here? You guessed it. The snowmen have started hanging out at the bus stop, too.
Lizard Man Santa
Whenever I see the elusive Lizard Man in the neighborhood, I get excited. After all, I wrote a book about him. Did you know he’s actually not that elusive during the holidays? You might think that’s strange, but I guess … Continued
The Christmas Octopus
So, the Christmas Octopus has started making visits to our neighborhood, and I’m not sure how I feel about that. At first, he seems all jolly and everything, hanging out with Olaf and Mickey Mouse and the rest. But when … Continued
Thanksgiving Scarecrows
In this, the Year of the Pig, everything I post seems to revolve around Piggly Wiggly. For every holiday, it seems there’s a matching Piggly Wiggly mood — from Independence Day to Halloween. So it should come as absolutely no … Continued
Alien Pumpkin
It’s the week after Halloween, which is usually a sad time in the neighborhood. Carved pumpkins are tossed to the curb, where they forlornly await trash pickup. But this little fellow doesn’t look too sad. In fact, he looks downright … Continued
Least Scary Halloween Decoration Ever
I’m sorry, but this has to be the neighborhood’s most UNscary Halloween decoration of all time. And, no, the exclamation point doesn’t help.