Archive for December 2012

12/01/2012   2 comments

Christmas is really a holiday meant for the youngest of us.  I get my biggest thrill out of watching the little children at this time of the year showing their genuine excitement and wonder.  Those feelings only last for a few short years before they begin to wan so we should really enjoy the holiday vicariously through our kids to get that true Christmas spirit back once again.  I still remember how upset I got when as a youngster  I discovered there was no Santa Clause or Tooth Fairy. It’s our job as parents to keep the dream alive for them as long as possible.  To help get us in the spirit I offer these “Dear Santa” letters that never seem to get old.  Some are new and some are old but they’re all are cute as hell.

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Dear Santa, It’s not necessary to get me a toy, but if you do I would like a surprise (again). I’ve been some what bad so I understand if you don’t get me anything. I love what you got me last year. Thank you!

Dear Santa, Will you put a pickle ornament on my tree? How are your elves? I would like Cars 2 characters, the Cars 2 movie, the Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 games, the 3DS, 10 notebooks, 30 random airplanes and that’s it. Have a nice Christmas. Your friend, Matthew

Dear Santa, I would like a chainsaw. Love, Keenan

I hope I am on the good list. I hope the reindeer get enough food. Please thank the elves because they have been working hard. I hope you like my cookies. For Christmas I would like an iPad. I would like an iPhone too. Have a safe trip. From, Allison

Dear Santa, I want surprise presents. I want my cousin Berta to have a puppy and my dog to have a squeezie toy and a coat to keep my dog warm. I really want my little cousin Natalia to be nice and happy and get presents. I want a PSP game and a game for the PSP.I would like a DS. I also would like this Christmas to be awesome for the whole town. Sincerely Danna

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like everything in the whole entire world, even girl stuff. Love, Tom

Dear Santa, I take great care of the toys you got me. All I would like for Christmas is for it to snow and for it to be a happy Christmas. It’s ok if I get toys. I do want them, but I want a happy Christmas more. I saw Rudolph last year. What is your favorite kind of cookies? We’ll make sure you bring a happy Christmas. Sincerely Camrynn

Dear Santa, Please give me a doll this year. I would like her to eat, walk, do my homework, and help me clean my room.
Thank you, Jenny

Dear Santa,
Thanks for the race car last year. Can I have another one, only this time one that is faster than my best friend’s race car? Ricky

Dear Father Christmas,
I wish you could leave a puzzle under the tree for me. And a toy for my sister. Then she won’t want to play with mine and I can have it to myself.
Merry Christmas, Cassie

Dear Santa, Can you make it snow a night? How are the reindeer? Hmmm… I would like a remote control airplane. I would like the movie Rio! I would like an iPhone maybe. I would like to make people happy at Christmas. Could I have surprise gifts? Merry Christmas Santa. Sincerely Katerina

Dear Santa, I think I’ve been really good this year. I hope you like our chimney. It is very wide. I hope you have a Merry Christmas! I hope you like the cookies. Santa, the main thing on my Christmas list is Kanani the American Girl doll. I hope you like my letter. I love you Santa. From, Natalie

Dear Santa, I want you to surprise me. My mom said when she was little she got surprised by you. So I am trying it this year. I can’t wait till you come. How hard do you work in your workshop? I hope you have a great Christmas. I am going to have a great Christmas. Sincerely Abigail

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Things can’t get much cuter than this. I hope you and yours enjoy the holidays and prosper in the New Year.

HO! HO! HO!

11-30-2012   4 comments

Hello from the newly  christened Christmas elf.  I mentioned yesterday that I was thinking about setting up  the Christmas tree as a surprise for my better-half.  She wasn’t only surprised but stunned.  As I predicted things began to happen as we talked all nite about getting into the attic tomorrow and unloading a few dozen boxes of decorations.  Guess what we’re doing today.  That’s right, putting them up.  I’ll be needing a lot of D&D coffee for sure and quite possible a toddy or two later this evening.  Christmas is fun  but after a straight eight hours of it I get quite the headache.

Now that I’ve been made an official elf I plan on spreading more Christmas cheer among my readers by supplying them with information that is rarely publically admitted.  I’m all for giving and donating doing the holidays and I’m a huge supporter of any organization that makes an effort to help the less fortunate.  I’m also realistic enough to be somewhat skeptical as to where my donations go and whose reaping the benefits from them.  The following list might help you decide what organizations will get your donated dollars in the future. As you open your pocketbooks for the next natural disaster, or the Christmas season, please keep these facts in mind:

The American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans’ salary for the 2011 was $951,957 plus expenses.

The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $675,000 base salary along with numerous expense benefits.

UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $1,900,000 per year (158K) per month, plus all expenses including a ROLLS ROYCE.

That list of money-grubbing bureaucrat salaries should shock you a little.  Now for the list that really matters. 

The Salvation Army’s Commissioner Todd Bassett receives a salary of only $13,000 per year (plus housing) for managing this $2 billion dollar organization.

The American Legion National Commander receives a $0.00 salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!

The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives a $0.00 salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!

The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.

The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.

The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a $0.00 salary.

I know that you work as hard for you money as I do and you really care enough to help when you can.  Bear this information in mind when your donating.  It’s much more important for donated funds to actually help less fortunate people than to pay bloated salaries to a bunch of bureaucrats.