For retail, it’s Black Friday. For the Western Christian Faithful, it’s Levavi. For me Yuletide begins on the Eve of St. Nicholas. I always have my residence decorated by that date, and I have certain, let us say, customs by which I abide.  Yes, gin...

It’s World AIDS Day —  that time of year when I preach to the choir. I think we might just be on the verge of getting everyone on the same page about HIV/AIDS. In 1990 Ryan White’s death started the change, and over the years I think we’re all aware...

I decided to use the Honours of Scotland instead of the Saltire for St. Andrew’s Day this year. I wanted something a little different. It’s a bank holiday (in Edinburg if not Ludovicopolitana). I’m not sure how I’ll celebrate — something quite and...