Comments on: I Outed Santa Claus http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/ Listen to stories on anything from honeymoons to WWII, from award-winning journalists to first-time writers alike, from anywhere in the world. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:13:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: andrea rouda http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-29144 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:50:27 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-29144 Thanks for all the positive feedback! To read more of my work, click on: http://www.rafterjumpon.com/view_rafters.php5?id=458&vote=up Thanks for all the positive feedback! To read more of my work, click on:
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]]> by: Barbara Krystal http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-25921 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:23:03 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-25921 Great story. I remember when patrons at my father\'s shop wished me a \"Merry Christmas\" when I was 8 years old and I shouted back, full force, that I was Jewish and did not celebrate Christmas. My father was quite embarrased by my outburst. Great story. I remember when patrons at my father\’s shop wished me a \”Merry Christmas\” when I was 8 years old and I shouted back, full force, that I was Jewish and did not celebrate Christmas.

My father was quite embarrased by my outburst.

]]> by: Candice http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-3168 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:26:17 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-3168 Awwww.... What a sweet story. Too funny! Awwww…. What a sweet story. Too funny!

]]> by: andrea rouda http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-2075 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:18:53 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-2075 Thanks Karen, I enjoyed your comments immensely and appreciate the compliment. You are so right about Jews and Catholics sharing qualities. As for seeing more of my work, I'm not sure this is the place: I have submitted many more stories but none has been accepted. My novel, "Shrink Rapt," which is available at Amazon.com, has a lot more of those stories! Thanks Karen, I enjoyed your comments immensely and appreciate the compliment. You are so right about Jews and Catholics sharing qualities. As for seeing more of my work, I’m not sure this is the place: I have submitted many more stories but none has been accepted. My novel, “Shrink Rapt,” which is available at Amazon.com, has a lot more of those stories!

]]> by: karen devaney http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1954 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:14:04 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1954 Andrea...awesome story, hilarious writing, almost as good as mine! While growing up, my best friend, Robin, would teach me Hebrew and I'd go to Synagogue every week. I loved her mom's matzah ball soup and the first boy I ever kissed was at a Bar Mitvah. Robin on the other hand, was forbidden to come to mass with me. At the time I didn't get it. Now that I am an enlightened spiritual being living in San Francisco, I do. Traditions of all shapes and sizes fascinate me to this day. Funny, Jews and Catholics actually have a lot in common...guilt being the most obvious. Anyway, back to your story, the comment about the tooth fairy cracked me up as I recalled the time my daughter swore she saw her in all of her glory describing the magical details. I am a freelance writer and children's author always looking for a good tale. I look forward to reading more of your work. Karen Andrea…awesome story, hilarious writing, almost as good as mine! While growing up, my best friend, Robin, would teach me Hebrew and I’d go to Synagogue every week. I loved her mom’s matzah ball soup and the first boy I ever kissed was at a Bar Mitvah. Robin on the other hand, was forbidden to come to mass with me. At the time I didn’t get it. Now that I am an enlightened spiritual being living in San Francisco, I do. Traditions of all shapes and sizes fascinate me to this day. Funny, Jews and Catholics actually have a lot in common…guilt being the most obvious.
Anyway, back to your story, the comment about the tooth fairy cracked me up as I recalled the time my daughter swore she saw her in all of her glory describing the magical details. I am a freelance writer and children’s author always looking for a good tale. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Karen

]]> by: Vicki Gamble http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1387 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:34:47 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1387 Thanks so much for the advice!! I actually bought the writer's market a couple weeks ago. I will contact my local paper as well!!! I look forward to reading more of your articles!!!! Thanks so much for the advice!! I actually bought the writer’s market a couple weeks ago. I will contact my local paper as well!!! I look forward to reading more of your articles!!!!

]]> by: Dr S Banerji http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1351 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 01:04:19 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1351 I am a Hindu, but I love Christ. His sayings and acts have much in common with the holy people of all faiths. His birthday is certainly worth celebrating. No one needs to feel alone at Christmas, because we can all seek communion with Christ, and can find joyful inspiration through communion with him. I do agree that raucous festivities by all shades of agnostics on his birthday does not seem appropriate, but I guess that each of us is free to follow his or her own spirituality. I am a Hindu, but I love Christ. His sayings and acts have much in common with the holy people of all faiths. His birthday is certainly worth celebrating. No one needs to feel alone at Christmas, because we can all seek communion with Christ, and can find joyful inspiration through communion with him. I do agree that raucous festivities by all shades of agnostics on his birthday does not seem appropriate, but I guess that each of us is free to follow his or her own spirituality.

]]> by: andrea rouda http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1334 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:04:38 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1334 Vicki: Thanks for the compliment. My suggestion is to start locally with your city newspaper and any magazines published in your area. Write about what you know, and pitch stories frequently. Editors are always looking for features; they will respond if you are persistent. Address story ideas to the specific section or magazine editor, NOT just randomly to the newspaper or magazine. Also, invest in a copy of 2007 Writer's Market; it's worth it. Vicki: Thanks for the compliment. My suggestion is to start locally with your city newspaper and any magazines published in your area. Write about what you know, and pitch stories frequently. Editors are always looking for features; they will respond if you are persistent. Address story ideas to the specific section or magazine editor, NOT just randomly to the newspaper or magazine. Also, invest in a copy of 2007 Writer’s Market; it’s worth it.

]]> by: Vicki Gamble http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1331 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:44:51 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1331 Very nice story!! I have been reading quite a few on the web site and I like your style of writing. I read that you are a free lance writer. I am looking to anyone who can help me find my own way into the freelance world. I am trying to start small. Any suggestions for new writers? Thanks for submitting a wonderful story. Maybe one day you can dressup as Santa yourself and make a child smile!!! Very nice story!! I have been reading quite a few on the web site and I like your style of writing. I read that you are a free lance writer. I am looking to anyone who can help me find my own way into the freelance world. I am trying to start small. Any suggestions for new writers? Thanks for submitting a wonderful story. Maybe one day you can dressup as Santa yourself and make a child smile!!!

]]> by: Zelda http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1293 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 23:06:32 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/18/i-outed-santa-claus/#comment-1293 First, I loved your story. It is touching and amusing. You are an excellent writer, as well. I'll keep my eye open for your byline. Second, I can identify with your Christmas isolation, since I am...a Flaming Atheist! You think being Jewish during Christian holidays is hard? I wish I could "out" all deities. Unfortunately, it is not a scenario that lends itself to humor, so I'll restrain myself. Mazel tov! First, I loved your story. It is touching and amusing. You are an excellent writer, as well. I’ll keep my eye open for your byline.
Second, I can identify with your Christmas isolation, since I am…a Flaming Atheist! You think being Jewish during Christian holidays is hard? I wish I could “out” all deities. Unfortunately, it is not a scenario that lends itself to humor, so I’ll restrain myself.

Mazel tov!

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