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Mulling Over The Holidays

Tyler Regas — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:11:14 +0000

Writing articles over the holidays is really, really hard. There’s so much going on and so many things to take care of its hard to buckle down and get done what needs to be done. I could claim here that I’m not making an excuse, but I am. I know how hard it is to stay focused when the chaos of Christmas, Hannukah, or Kwaanza is hanging over every move. I have to deal with Christmas, Hannukah, and my daughters birthday which comes the day after Christmas. Fun.

Now, before I go and start writing about my regular stuff, I’d like to talk a moment about sense. There has been a row for the few recent years considering saying Merry Christmas, as if it were somehow bad. Its not. I don’t say it because I’m agnostic (if you need to know or think its the same as atheism, email me). Anyone who is religious, though, should offer their particular holiday greetings to others. If you hear “Merry Christmas” and you’re a Jew, just say “Happy Hannukah” in return, and then everyone is now the wiser.

Consider it personal cultural expansion, and you don’t have to ask what your friends celebrate. It also makes it easier to get gifts since you now know when to give them or how many to get. I hope nobody is ashamed to say it and I strongly caution those who are bigots to get a life and reform. Let’s just say there are plenty of people who are sick and tired of racism and you might just find yourself with a bloody nose the next time you say something unpleasant.

So, in my own inimitible style, Happy Holidays!

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A Short Break For The Holidays

Tyler Regas — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:26:36 +0000

The Dojo is taking a very brief break for the holidays, after which we will return with more of what we do. While we do not celebrate anything in particular (aside from my daughter’s birthday) for the holiday season, we do celebrate family, love, hope, and peace. All of us at The Dojo with these things upon you and yours no matter what corner of the planet you happen to live.

Sincerely,

Tyler Regas
Editor-in-Chief

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Happy Thanksgiving, America!

Tyler Regas — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:46:15 +0000

Wow. At least Clinton was caught with a human being! Anyway, I just thought I’d offer well wishes to all Dojo readers in the U.S. who are celebrating Thanksgiving. This is a truly American holiday as its not directly related to any specific religious sect. We simply give thanks for what we have and how hard it was to get it.

Sure, we stole this country from the natives, we stole Hawaii from their sovereign king, and we’ve perpetrated a wide range of other human rights abuses and outright crimes, but hey! We’re here, right? So, let’s give thanks to George W. Bush for all of the wonderful things he has given us and the strong and positive legacy he will have left us when he leaves office next year. Joy to the world, everyone!