Tag Archives: Holidays

Happy Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

 

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A New Year Greeting

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

 

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No Re-Gifting

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

The German publishing house Bastei Lübbe and the bookstore chain Hugendubel have teamed up to create a unique way to end re-gifting of unwanted holiday presents. They have come up with a vending machine where booklovers can insert their disappointing … Continue reading →

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Christmas in ‘merica

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Award-winning American photographer Jesse Rieser has captured the quintessential tacky wonderland of Christmas in the U.S. heartland. Nothing says Happy Birthday Jesus like a nativity scene complete with Santa Claus or a holiday parade float decorated with armed troops. all … Continue reading →

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Catch the Holiday Train

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Since 1999, the Canadian Pacific Railway has celebrated the holidays with a special decorated train that visits communities around Canada and the United States. The 1,000 foot long, 14 car train is decorated with hundreds of thousands of multicolor LED … Continue reading →

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Halloween House : Donating Memories

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Lambertville, New Jersey resident Dolores Dragan works for months each year creating an otherworldly Halloween display in front of her beautiful Victorian house. Local photographer/videographer Bob Krist captured the ethereal installation in the wonderful little film below. I’m fortunate because I … Continue reading →

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Have a happy 4th (under adult supervision)

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

“Boom shakalacka boom” Sly Stone

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Happy St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Europe for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

The UK travel booking website lastminute.com produced this sexually suggestive video titled “Sexy Delights of Europe” for a Valentine’s Day ad campaign. The short film features famous works of art, architectural highlights, and gastronomical specialties all with heavy-handed sexual innuendo … Continue reading →

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