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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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Ooooh, the avalanche has started.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 14, 2012 by JoeDecember 14, 2012

You can all blame my friend Tracy Griffin for this avalanche of Christmas videos. She started it with the one below. Link to The Christmas Story This next one is more my style in many ways Link to Bethlehemian Rhapsody … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas videos, video | Tagged adorable, Bethlehem, children, Christ, Christmas, commotion in the pews, cute, dennis featherstone, joseph courtemanche, nativity, puppets, silly., susan boyle, video

In defense of Santa.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 9, 2012 by JoeDecember 7, 2012

I was distressed to run across a television news story about a “bad Santa” out in Maine. I won’t throw a link to the people that did the story because it was shoddy journalism in my less than humble opinion. … Continue reading →

Posted in ranting, Santa Stuff | Tagged bad santa, children, Christmas, commotion in the pews, God, i phone, joseph courtemanche, love, maine, malls, mothers, paypal, pictures, Santa, toys

Joe Paterno is vanished.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 22, 2012 by JoeJune 10, 2019

The officials at Penn State have removed a statue that honored Joe Paterno. In a move that Josef Stalin would have liked, the former hero of Penn State has been vanished. Much like Nikolai Yezhov was removed from a famous picture, … Continue reading →

Posted in ranting | Tagged child molestation, children, commotion in the pews, death penalty, gutless, Joe Pa, Joe Paterno, joseph courtemanche, ncaa, nelson muntz, nikolai yezhov, Penn State, removal, sanctions, sandusky, stalinist, statue, student athlete

Sometimes Santa is not a nice man.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 28, 2012 by JoeJune 28, 2012

Many of you know that I’m a professional Santa Claus. For those of you who didn’t, now you do. This post represents my personal views. It does not speak on behalf of any organization or association of Santas. I stand … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Stuff, Sincere Stuff | Tagged background check, child molester, children, Christmas, commotion in the pews, insurance, joseph courtemanche, matthew feeney, minnesota, nicholas of myra, Red Suit, safety, Saint Nicholas, Santa, Santa Claus

Joe Pa

Commotion in the Pews Posted on January 26, 2012 by JoeJanuary 26, 2012

I spent the weekend in shock and surprise over the outpouring of grief and accolades for Joe Paterno. Before I go into my screed I’ll save you all some time:  The Biblical quote most of you will throw at me … Continue reading →

Posted in Sincere Stuff | Tagged Bible, child molestation, children, commotion in the pews, Jesus, Joe Pa, Joe Paterno, joseph courtemanche, Matthew 7:1, Penn State, predators, rape, victimize

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