Christmas
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December Deceleration
My relationship with Christmas has evolved along with my advancing life stages. As I child, I of course loved Christmas. As a teen, I still liked it but tried not to let on how much for fear of appearing uncool. As a young adult, I tried hard to feel the elusive “Christmas spirit” and felt Continue reading
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Year-End Wind-Down
There is a period in the Central New York seasonal cycle between when the last of the fall foliage drops from the trees and when the first serious snow accumulation arrives. It’s a time of dreary landscapes filled with bare tree limbs silhouetted against drab skies, dampened by cold drizzle and fog. Generally, that is Continue reading
About Me
Researcher. Marketer. Teacher. Father of adult children and dogs. 20th Century holdover. Central New York native. Long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan. History nerd. Traveler. Vintage advertising enthusiast. Hat wearer.
a.k.a. V.J. 