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Consumerism, the spirit of Christmas, Waste, and the North

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

I had a suggestion to write about what Christmas is like up here – is there a traditional non-christmas holiday? How is Christmas different up there? Are people just as crazy-consumeristic about Christmas as they are down south? Is it … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees beyond the treeline

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

The Northmart is selling christmas trees (probably 4 ft high scotch pine or balsam fir or some other similarly not-so-great varieties) for $99.98.  It’s a sign that I must be fitting in when seeing such a price does not even … Continue reading →

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I’m dreaming of a green christmas, just like the ones i used to know

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Tell me what you think: I’m dreaming of a green christmas just like the ones i used to know where ther’re trees existin’ and children missin’ frozen pre-ci-pi  ta-tion (okay, it’s terrible) I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a … Continue reading →

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