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Always Winter, Never Christmas Dinner

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

I admit it: the turkey was a bit of a panic purchase. There had been an article in the news about a run on Christmas turkeys, and I found myself settling for the store brand version of a Butterball instead … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth, Nargle Vaccines, and a Christmas Vacation

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Brenton Dickieson

I have had a flu shot for the first time since the last public health panic. I think it was swine flu or bird flu or nargle flu or something, but it was not an experience that engendered my trust … Continue reading →

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The Dickieson Family Christmas Tree

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Our family has just never been very good at Christmas trees. And it’s my fault. It sounds simple, I know. From Remembrance Day to Christmas Eve parking lots are filled with the lingering scents of pine and spruce. Why is … Continue reading →

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