You might wonder why this topic is so important. Well, let me tell you! It all started after I got introduced, more or less voluntarily (the culprits will recognise themselves!), to this wonderful, Machiavellian and somewhat deadly machine: the Assault Bike! Oh yes… I am giving it capital letters… this instrument of pain is THAT powerful!   I initially intended to whine and complain about this contraption, and identify the, obviously, evil man who invented it. Unfortunately f

I wish I had gotten a penny for every time friends told me to be patient this year, because let me tell you, I would be able to go on a very nice holiday! Granted, they only had to say it that many times because maybe, juuust maybe, I wasn’t listening particularly well, or so they say. I am truly thankful for the fact people cared enough to remind me to be patient. However, not being naturally gifted with that particular quality, let me tell you, this is sometimes maddening,

As I went for a stroll, to wonder over the beautiful Christmas decorations people had put up in my neighbourhood, I started thinking (dangerous thing, I know)!  Why do we celebrate Christmas on the 25th? How did it all start? What is Christmas really? Was it always about presents? When did we start having Christmas tree, or Nativity scene? How does Santa Claus fit in? Is Santa the same as Father Christmas?  So many questions, and so little time! Where does the word Christmas

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