A Philosopher's Christmas

Well, it's 70 degrees, sunny, and a beautiful Christmas Day. No, this isn't some kind of Chicago fantasy or dream. This is Miami. Yup, this life philosopher has gone on vacation (finally!), and I'm down in Miami spending time with a big part of my family. I've been here since the 23rd, but we came in really late that day, and yesterday I was kind of busy with Christmas mass, and dinner. I got up a little while ago, everybody else in the house is still asleep. We're heading over to my grandmother's later for presents (Yay!). So, since it's Christmas, I've got a life philosophy to put out. It's called A Philosopher's Christmas. Hope you enjoy it.

Christmas. Let's not deny it, the thing we really like about Christmas is getting all the presents more than anything else. That's true for most people, not all though. It's also good to give a little as well as receive your presents. You can just the person's face light up when you give it to them, and it's a wonderful feeling that you've made that person happy. Now, I know this probably sounds cliched (and probably is), but it's very true. The reason it's cliched is because it is true. It doesn't matter if it's Chistmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the combination of the three, Chrismahanakwanzaakah, or something else even. You know something else, let's stop with all this political correctiness with the holidays because I mean, I'm Christian, but I'm fine with you saying Happy Holidays to me if you don't know that I'm Christian, and we should respect all the religions that are celebrated during this time, even if we don't celebrate them. You know what, all you politicans and people arguing over this, most of the American people don't care. In a poll, 90% of Americans said that don't care about all this political correctness and you keep arguing about it. So, here's a suggestion, why don't you all shut your mouths about this idiotic topic, and do something productive, like figure out how to get out of Iraq, or something more important. So, just celebrate Christmas, or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or whatever it is you celebrate, and enjoy the time you have with your family because you don't always have a lot of time. So, to finish up, I'd like to wish everyone a...Merry Christmas...Happy Hanukkah...Happy Kwanzaa, or if you don't celebrate any of those, then all in all, just...Happy Holidays from your friendly neighborhood life philosopher

Inspiration

Okay, I'm going to be brief so you can go ahead and read this life thing. The name is Life is Inspiration. Inspiration is Life. That's all there is to it this time, I may post more about it later, but right now..., well, just read it. Have a good time with it. So, I'm done, and enjoy this life thingy.

Life is inspiration. Inspiration comes from all around, and at anytime. It can appear suddenly, and disapper within a second. It can point you on your way, it can give you purpose. Inspiration is the force that drives us, that gives us meaning, that puts power behind our words, and shows us what we are really fighting for, what we believe in in this world. Inspiration comes and goes, but often the effect it brings lasts forever. You find it, you lose it, and if your lucky, you keep it, and you follow it. It can come from anywhere at anytime. It could come on a plane while staring at the clouds outside. It could come from another person, from a quote. Sometimes it just takes a long walk home by yourself, or a star filled sky and an empty and open mind, or sometimes, a love, a crush, or a kiss. That may be sappy, but often at times, it's true. It can even come from boredom (trust me on this one). In the end, inspiration is what you make of a thought, what you suddenly decide to do, what you finally figure out you're after in life. You'll find your inspiration or maybe, your inspiration will find you, it could work either way. It could show up tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, or right now. You never now when it'll hit you, but eventually it will, and when it does, you'll know. You'll figure it out, it'll make sense. Inspiration is life. Life is inspiration. The two are interconnected, and they always will be. So, find your inspiration, or maybe, your inspiration will find you.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Well, winter has officially arrived here in Chicago. There's snow on the ground here, and guess what? It's still coming down. Doubtful school will be closed even though they are calling for 3-5 inches, but then again, that school never closes for snow days, and I mean never closes for snow days. So, walked through the snow, sang a bit, got a little into the holiday spirit I guess. I'm not really into it, but I'm sure I'll get into it once we put up the Christmas decorations. I'm going to see God, the play by Woody Allen this weekend since I don't have to work the shows (YES!!). Really, that's all that's going on right now with me. So, I'll finish you off with a good holiday song (or at least the lyrics to it) to get you in the spirit (even if I can't). So, here it is, the lyrics for Let It Snow, so sing, or at least listen to it. I'm outta here. See ya.

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn't show signs of Pauseping,
And I've bought some corn for popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight,
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm.

The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bying,
But as long as you love me so,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!