Clement Clarke Moore, American scholar and writer, from his famous 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' ~ “His eyes— how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!”

You will likely never see me in this type of pose.

Good morning and welcome. It's Wednesday, November 12, 2025, and, I bid each and everyone I hearty hello from my workstation here at the ole blogger ranch to wherever you happen to be and on whatever device you are using. I am what is now termed as a professional Christmas entertainer, that is, in my alter ego, the real Santa Claus. I looked over some of the newer jokes about Santa and I will only say this about that: Solomon was correct. There is nothing new under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 1:9) For instance, "An honest politician, a kind lawyer and Santa Claus were walking down the street and saw a $20 bill. Which one picked it up? Santa! The other two don't exist!" And, they get worse, "What does Santa like to have for breakfast? Mistle-toast!" And there's the one many like to repeat, "What did Mrs. Claus say to Santa as she looked up at the sky? 'Looks like rain, dear.'" I probably could come up with one on my own but I think one has to be in the mood for such stuff as that. People today love the goofy face photos. They often want to have this type of photo with yours truly. This Santa is not too much into making goofy faces for family photos, therefore, I've seen many where I am surrounded by funny faces while in the middle I stand, with a smile, hopefully from my heart. Yeah. Why not? Well, I am not on a couch, but being too serious has haunted me since my childhood. I do love a good laugh. I love to smile big for the picture takers. I can even muster a hearty 'ho-ho' when I deem it appropriate. And, thus far, during this sixteen year run I've been able to relish my time bringing as much joy as I can to children of all ages, for the most part, minus the goofy face. As to the 'too serious' tag I've heard so often in my life, well, I always tell people to walk through the world I walked through and they might just end up settling for my genuine smile and God bless and keep you attitude. 

 

I think they call people like me an introvert. I have been tested and whatever I have, it is terminal. Don't get too upset. It's that way for every human born. Unless we are raptured alive and taken out of this world, (1st Thessalonians 4:17), we all are destined to die. The only difference at that time will have to do with what we did with Jesus who, as God the very God, the Son, came, lived a perfect life, died on our behalf on The Cross, and rose again the third day, so that men, women, boys, and girls have the opportunity to put their trust in Him allowing them to live with Him forever and ever, Amen. The Philippian jailer asked a pertinent question, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Paul and Silas replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved …" (Acts 16:30-31, NIV). Many today are incensed when they hear what awaits those who reject Jesus and the salvation He offers, as given from Jesus Himself, "And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." - Matthew 25:46  Okay. Someone, somewhere needs to know the truth about what happens when they breathe their last breath. This is why The Gospel is called Good News. Believe, repent, receive, and Holy Spirit God will seal you for eternity. (Ephesians 1:13) This is not the paragraph I had in mind. It isn't. I had intended to delve into the world of the introvert, and, the Spirit did not get hold of my hand to force me to type in this message. (I know that from the number of mistakes I made. Ha!) But, it did come out like it did for God's own purpose. I believe that. What about you? Now. Y'all take care, you hear? And, don't forget to be thankful from the inside out. Show it by loving God and others. I might ought to do that myself. Right? May God help us all. Amen.