Happy Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2019December 24, 2019 by Simon

In the late 1960s when I was a hippie carpenter in upstate NY I drove a VW van like this. It had a terrible heater and in the winter when I was driving home drunk late at night I would almost freeze t... Read More

Naming The Holiday Festival

Posted on January 5, 2019January 3, 2019 by Simon

Detritus outside a bar in Tempe on New Years Day The week between Christmas and New Year needs a name. And each of the days needs a name also. The day after Christmas is not Wednesday. Most peo... Read More

Santa Claus Has Come to Town

Posted on December 29, 2018December 28, 2018 by Simon

♫♪ He sees you when your speeding. ♫♪ Seen on a notice board on the 51 Freeway in Phoenix. Nice touch. Thanks! Photo credit to Arizona Hiking Group on Facebook.... Read More

Hanukkah (The Last Night)

Posted on December 10, 2018December 7, 2018 by Simon

Giving gifts at Hanukkah is a fairly new tradition. In the past small coins were given to children, they played dreidel with them and the winner was expected to give some of the money to Sedakah. This... Read More

Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2013December 31, 2012 by Simon

A Very Happy New Year to All Lillian, Rebecca, Nurit, Simon and Missy the Dog Click here to see our Holiday eCard slide show (like a Christmas letter only modern)... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 12/24/2012

Posted on December 24, 2012December 24, 2012 by Simon

“Remember if Christmas isn’t found in your heart, you won’t find it under the tree.” Charlotte Carpenter Merry Christmas Simon Simon’s eHoliday Card... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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