All Saints Day Party Games: Saints Scavenger Hunt and Riddle Guessing Games

All Saints Day Party Games: Saints Scavenger Hunt and Riddle Guessing Games Planning an All Saints Day party or party after All Saints Eve mass? Here are several free printable party games. I've written several variations of an All Saints Scavenger Hunt and Riddle Game. Print these clues for your All Saints Party. This can be as easy or as complicated as you'd like. One way is to request adult All Saints party goers to dress as certain saints. Each child is given a list of clues or riddles about the saint. When the child thinks that he can match the clue to the saint, he asks the person representing the saint. If he is correct, the saint signs his scavenger hunt game. This game is best played with 10-15 saints represented. Read on...

Chris Colfer Does Victor/Victoria "Le Jazz Hot!"; The Voice of "Glee" Television Show

Victor/Victoria (1982, Julie Andrews) is one of my favorite musicals, with such great songs as "Le Jazz Hot!". The hit TV show "Glee" released a remake of "Le Jazz Hot!" featuring the extraordinary voice talents of Chris Colfer, aka Kurt Hummel. Read on...

Aussie Xavier Rudd Evokes Music of the Soul with His Didgeridoo

My sons and I consider ourselves musical leftists: radical and revolutionary. We are always on the lookout for way-out of the box musical genres, styles and sounds. Australian Xavier Rudd and his didgeridoo (also  spelled didjeridu) satisfies our collective musical souls. What? You've never heard of a didgeridoo? Don't feel inadequate. Neither did I until I heard Xavier Rudd play it. Read on...

SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder Tips and Mood Lifters

Do you feel a sort of depression after the New Year that lasts until spring? If so then you may be suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). It's likely that while you may have heard of SAD, you may not
understand the causes, manifestations and ramifications of this seasonal mood disorder. Read on...

GLEE, The Music, The Christmas Album Review

"Glee, The Music, The Christmas Album" premiered on November 16, 2010. This holiday CD features 12 tracks of contemporary favorites (Last Christmas), secular classics (You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch) and sacred hymns (O Holy Night).

Bible Verses and Scripture Quoting Used as Weapons

The Bible is the Holy book for Christians, yet sometimes we used Biblical scripture verses as weapons. Is the Holy Scripture a teaching tool or a weapon? Read on...

Is the Bible a Weapon?

Bible Scripture Verses: Teaching Tool or Weapon?
When you read this title, did you think "Obviously, the Bible is a tool, not a weapon?" The Bible refers to itself as 'a sword of truth' and a sword can be used as a weapon. But as Christians, are we called to use Bible scripture for hurting or helping?
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LimeWire P2P File Share Closed Down

LimeWire P2P File Share Loses Court Battle, Closes Service
LimeWire, of internet file-sharing (aka "piracy") fame, has lost its lengthy court battle with record company moguls over its right to disseminate music and video files over the web. The decision was announced Oct. 27, 2010.
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Best Childrens Christmas and Holiday Toy Drive Donations

Best Toys to Donate for Toys for Tots and Giving Tree Childrens Christmas Gift Drive
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is choosing gifts for the Marines Toys for Tots drive and church missions Giving Tree childrens gifts. Sometimes it's difficult to know what kind of gift to choose. Here are some considerations to help.
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NY Republican Governor Candidate Carl Paladino Anti-Gay Remarks?

NY Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Carl Paladino Anti-Gay Remarks
NY Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino has made his views on homosexual lifestyle and gay marriage clear. Paladino does not support gay marriage. Does that make Paladino's comments 'anti-gay' and Paladino himself 'homophobic'?
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