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This is the "Real Santa Clause" People Don't Know!
Son: "Dad, I think I'm old enough now. Is there a Santa Claus in real?." Dad: "Ok, I agree that you're old enough. But before I tell you, I have a question for you. You see, the truth is a dangerous gift. Once you know something, you can't unknow it. Once you know the truth about Santa Claus, you will never again understand and relate to him as you do now. So my question is: Are you sure you want to know?" Brief pause Son: "Yes, I want to know" Dad: "Ok, I'll tell you: Yes there is a Santa Claus" Son: "Really?" Dad: Yes, really, but he's not an old man with a beard in a red suit. That's just what we tell kids. You see, kids are too young to understand the true nature of Santa Claus, so we explain it to them in a way that they can understand. The truth about Santa Claus is that he's not a person at all; he's an idea. Think of all those presents Santa gave you over the years. I actually bought those myself. I watched you open them. And did it bother me that you didn't thank me? Of course not! In fact it gave me great pleasure. You see, Santa Claus is THE IDEA OF GIVING FOR THE SAKE OF GIVING, without thought of thanks or acknowledgement. When I saw that Woman collapse on the subway last week and called for help, I knew that she'd never know that it was me that summoned the ambulance. I was being Santa Claus when I did that." Son: "Oh." Dad: "So now that you know, you're part of it. You have to be Santa Claus too now. That means you can never tell a young child the secret, and you have to help us select Santa presents for them, and most importantly, you have to look for opportunities to help people. Got it?"
By My Christmas Time3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Vespertine'
From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling, “dark coming-of-age adventure” (Culturess) about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
All About X-box
Choppy waters The Xbox was quickly followed by release dates in Japan (February 22, 2002) and Europe (March 14, 2002), however neither market responded to the system with the same fervor as North America. Only 123,000 Xbox systems were sold in Japan in the first week after launch, confirming Microsoft's concern that the system would struggle to gain traction in the famously competitive international market.
By Johanna Wanjiru3 years ago in Geeks
ChatGPT is also a Smart A.I Writing Tool.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT model is a cutting-edge, enterprise-level language model that can generate writing that is highly reminiscent of human-authored works. This type of AI is programmed to understand and generate content in a broad variety of formats and styles while maintaining a convincingly natural tone.
By Estalontech3 years ago in Geeks
Fantasy books - what to ask for Christmas
Do you know Harry Potter by heart? Already read The Lord of the Rings several times? Long since accepted that G. R. R. Martin would do literally anything but finish the last Game of Thrones book? Here are 10 fantasy books for you, that are not necessarily very similar to those, but still, you should read them. Next time I will think of a more consistent introduction, I promise.
By John H. Knight3 years ago in Geeks
How Much Money Did Netflix Pay Harry And Meghan?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, respectively. They married in May 2018 and welcomed their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in May 2019. The couple are known for their philanthropic and charitable work, such as their work with the Invictus Games, World Vision Canada, and the Royal Foundation. They also use their platform to advocate for issues such as gender equality and racial justice. In 2021, Harry and Meghan relocated to California, USA, where they plan to continue their work for charitable causes.
By fatima dalani3 years ago in Geeks
Audio Up To Dramatize Harlequin Books As Podcasts
Renowned romance publisher Harlequin has teamed with the premium podcast studio Audio Up to adapt a slate of its popular romance novels into podcast dramatizations. The pioneering deal marks a first for romance novels in an inventive audio format that will adapt 52 of Harlequin’s most popular titles into captivating, scripted audio entertainment.
By Frank Racioppi3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Lore Olympus: Volume Two'
She called. He answered. This stunning follow-up to Lore Olympus: Volume One proves that the story of Hades, God of the Underworld, and his beloved Persephone is far from over. It's the same contemporary reimagining that stole your heart the first time, but with even more gossip, drama and, of course, more heat.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
