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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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Silent Night, Lonely Night

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 22, 2016 by Joseph CourtemancheDecember 24, 2016

A little flash fiction to finish up the Christmas run. Two more blogs to come, one on Friday (the final music extravaganza) and one on Christmas Day. But today, a different kind of fiction for your consideration. *************************************************************************************** Please follow … Continue reading →

Posted in flash fiction, Love, Santa Stuff, Sincere Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged breakfast with santa, christmas tree ornament, commotion in the pews, flash fiction, how the grinch stole christmas, jennifer, joseph courtemanche, lucius, megachurch, party, rudolph, storm

It Has Begun: Santa Season Underway.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on November 30, 2016 by Joseph CourtemancheDecember 24, 2016

Each year, for almost two decades, my life flips upside down for six weeks. I put on the red suit, and Joe vanishes. This year, as is tradition, I started out with a charity event. Highlight? The little boy with … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged alma mater, amore fotography, billy the soda jerk, blue sun soda and sweet shop, Christmas, commotion in the pews, elf, gourmet soda, joseph courtemanche, mark lazarchic, neckties, old fogey, paige, party, Santa Claus, santa joe, soledad kern, university of minnesota, women's athletics

Baklava, snapshots, camouflage, and knit caps.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 25, 2012 by JoeDecember 24, 2012

I was discussing Santa pricing with a friend/customer/business associate the other day and we both laughed about my process. I charge what I want when I want. BUT THAT’S NOT FAIR. Gee, really? I had noticed it but was afraid … Continue reading →

Posted in military, Santa Stuff | Tagged army, Christ, commotion in the pews, cub scouts, infant, joseph courtemanche, joy, midtown global market, party, picture, Santa Claus, veteran

First things first.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 11, 2012 by JoeDecember 11, 2012

Sorry for the lack of posting Monday. Something about a blizzard, a broken snowblower and less than 6 hours of sleep. Let’s get right to it: I’ve only had one entry in the contest for the used sheets and the … Continue reading →

Posted in contest, Santa Stuff, Sincere Stuff | Tagged army, Christmas, commotion in the pews, God, grace, joseph courtemanche, KTIS, mickey's dining car, party, pictures, prayer, Santa, sleigh, vikings

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