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50 Million

Copies sold of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” making it the bestselling single of all time, according to Guinness World Records. The song debuted on Crosby’s Weekly radio program, The Kraft Music Hall, in 1941.

Poetry

Coconut Delight

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony, mylovexpressionsblog.wordpress.com

Coconut cream pie

With its sweet tastes and richness

A divine dessert

Delicious treat to enjoy

Brings joy to all who partake

-AAA/MAD

Poetry

The Jolly Elves of the North- A Collaboration

A collaboration with Carol Anne

There once were some elves up north,
Who worked for old Santa of course.
They stitched toys all day,
In a jolly green way,
Then laughed as they sped down the North

They bustled and buzzed through the snow,
With buttons and ribbons in tow.
From morning till night,
They worked with delight,
As whistles and hammers did go. 

Poetry

Winter’s Night- A Collaboration

A collaboration with Carol Anne

Red suit in moonlight
Footsteps hush the sleeping house—
Snow listens, bells breathe 

Sleigh glides through the night,  
Jolly laughter fills the air—  
Magic on the roof.

Poetry

Merry Christmas-A Collaboration

Collaboration with Carol Anne

Midnight bells ring soft and clear,

Evergreen boughs bring winter cheer.

Ribbons shimmer, candles glow,

Reflecting warmth in drifting snow.

Yuletide songs in harmony.

Carols fill the frosty air,  

Hopes and dreams beyond compare.  

Reflections dance in candlelight,  

Inviting love on this special night.  

Snowflakes twirl, a graceful flight,  

Together we share joy and delight.  

Moments cherished, laughter shared,  

Around the tree, we feel cared.  

Spirits lift as hearts unite.  

Poetry

Save Her

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony, mylovexpressionsblog.wordpress.com

I can hear her screams

Punctuating the darkness

I think she needs help

In this night so deep and dark

There is hope for her, I feel

-AAA/MAD

Poetry

Juxtaposition

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony, mylovexpressionsblog.wordpress.com

Juxtaposition

Opposes all the others

From their point of view

Arguing while suffering

Contrasting views must be heard

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-AAA/MAD

Poetry

Barefoot

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony, mylovexpressionsblog.wordpress.com

Remove shoes and socks

Then walk on the ground barefoot

The earth holds your feet

Feel the connection to earth

Nature’s energy flows deep

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-AAA/MAD

Quote

Quote for December 24, 2025

“Relentlessly prune bullshit, don’t wait to do things that matter, and savor the time you have. That’s what you do when life is short.” —Paul Graham