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Black Friday

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

Black Friday is the most American of all holidays, the day we honor the God in whom we trust more then life itself Advertisements

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We’re High

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

We’re high on folklore and fairy tales. We’ve mastered feigning naivety  

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As The Tryptophan Sedates

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

Turkey is bitter that’s why there’s cranberry sauce heaps and heaps of it to sweeten the taste and make history palatable   so we’ll be happy as the tryptophan sedates the whole family and we cheer as a pop star … Continue reading →

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For Tradition’s Sake

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

  From Plymouth Rock to Standing Rock, the west has rolled from sea to sea, with cultures in our wake yet we take pride in the meals we make   for traditions sake on the fourth Thursday every November. As … Continue reading →

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Certain Days

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

On certain days, blind patriotism is quite alright an over-the-top display of nationalism is perfectly fine a couple times a year, hawks can proudly soar above eagles, (no room in the sky for doves) and all jingoists can come out … Continue reading →

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National Day of Mourning

Posted on November 17, 2017 by

You don’t have to be a student of history to find the truth behind all the turkey and football games. The truth was buried at Wounded Knee, and is silenced in federal prison cells. The truth is in the pieces … Continue reading →

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