Category Archives: Holidays

The First Black Friday

Posted on November 28, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.
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Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom From Want” Painting Parodies

Posted on November 27, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Norman Rockwell has always been numbered among my favorite painters. One of the best gifts I ever received was from my brother when he gave me a 2-volume set of books collecting Rockwell’s paintings, and one of my favorite museum … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – Thanksgiving 2009

Posted on November 27, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Thanksgiving 2009 was a nice treat for me as I had missed the previous two Thanksgiving holidays with family because I was travelling for work. Here’s a photo of me with my oldest grandson, Mikey, my oldest granddaughter, Heather, and … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day In The Newspaper Comic Strips

Posted on November 11, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I very rarely agree with the conservative newspaper comic strip “From The Right: Mallard Fillmore” but I wholeheartedly agree with the message of today’s Veterans Day strip…with the slight addition that we, as a nation, SHOULD be doing more to … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today we honor those who serve and protect our country, now and in the past. Thank you, Veterans, for your service and sacrifice.  

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Guy Fawkes Day

Posted on November 5, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today is Guy Fawkes Day in Britain, also known as Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night. All across Britain, people light bonfires to remember this day in 1605, when King James I broke up the Gunpowder Plot. Catholics were persecuted … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween Anniversary

Posted on October 31, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It was 18 years ago tonight, October 31,1996, that my life changed forever. Halloween fell on a Thursday that year. I was working as a bouncer and DJ at J.D. Penguin’s Lounge on South Semoran in Orlando. They’ve since torn … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.
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Memorial Day 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In the half-sleepiness of first awakening this morning I sent someone a text message that included the words “Happy Memorial Day.” After eating some breakfast and being more fully awake, it struck me how ill-advised it was to combine the … Continue reading →

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Now THAT’S A Rather Personal Question!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.
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