Archive for December, 2006
Christmas Trees Past
by Susie Watson on December 26th, 2006
Douglas Fir, chrome aluminum, white plastic, balsam, mini, maxi, flocked or pastel, Barb and Susie have had them all, or at least have a strong opinion about them. We tell our Christmas tree stories in our Christmas podcast, but there’s always room for one more; add your story on our website!
Music: O Tannenbaum by They Might Be Giants from the album Holidayland
Regifting: Rude or Reality?
by Susie Watson on December 19th, 2006
Who hasn’t received a present that they don’t want? What to do? One option is to regift it to someone who will appreciate it. Barb and Susie look at this practice and its growing popularity as we head into the week before the biggest gift-giving day of the year. Have you regifted or received a regift? Fess up in our comments section!
Music: The Man With The Bag by Taylor, Brooks & Stanley from Christmas Stars
Same Sex Marriage - A Miscellany
by Susie Watson on December 12th, 2006
By request, Barb and Susie delve into the topic of same sex marriage, covering the who, what and where in the US and the world, and the sticking points that seem to keep equality at bay. Politics, religion, science, and history weave through our conversation and we welcome you to comment and weigh in.
Music: Different Postcodes by Lucie Thorne from the album Botticelli Blue Eyes
Public Displays of the Personal
by Susie Watson on December 6th, 2006
Airlines have had a few incidents lately of breastfeeding and amore on their flights, so Barb and Susie have to talk about it – is it a regional thing, a personality thing, a lack of discretion thing, a flaunting of rights thing, or just a mountain made of a molehill? Commence the argument!
Music: Thirsty by Chloe Day from the album Thirsty