# christmas music (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover christmas music. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Queen of San Diego’s Garden](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/the-queen-of-san-diegos-garden/) _2026-08-20 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ “Miss Sessions has a large nursery on the mesa. Perhaps she could help you.”“An excellent idea, Master Cong,” he said, turning back towards the hotel lobby. “We must go there immediately.” Chapter 22, The Deadly Stingaree If you … Continue reading "The Queen of San Diego’s Garden" ## [My Take on The Odyssey](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/my-take-on-the-odyssey/) _2026-07-20 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ Christopher Nolan s film The Odyssey has arrived. I haven t seen it yet but I certainly plan to do so. Homer s Odyssey has always been one of my favorite pieces of classical literature, beginning with an illustrated children s version Continue reading "My Take on The Odyssey" ## [The Declaration's Profound Echoes](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/the-declarations-profound-echoes) _2026-07-04 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ A Compendium of Influential Rhetoric Throughout U.S. History ## [250 Years Since What Happened, Exactly?](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/250-years-since-what-happened-exactly) _2026-07-03 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Too Few Americans Know What We're Celebrating, and Why That Should Motivate Us ## [Mapping My Books](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/mapping-my-books/) _2026-06-19 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ However you may feel about Google and its parent company Alphabet, their maps application has been a great resource for writers (and most everyone) since it was first made available over twenty years ago. It s pretty much a Continue reading "Mapping My Books" ## [Filibusters & Fools](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/filibusters-fools/) _2026-05-20 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ “From what I have read in The Sun,” he said. “Mr. Smith has turned his editorializing powers against the Mexican government in Baja. He greatly encourages the filibusters.” John Sigerson, The Deadly stingaree, Chapter 23 The nursery When Continue reading "Filibusters Fools" ## [Generations to Come May Yet Thank Us](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/generations-to-come-may-yet-thank) _2026-05-02 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ The USA's 250th Anniversary Feels Bleak, But It Doesn't Have to Weigh Us Down ## [Adding Humility to Ambition](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/adding-humility-to-ambition) _2026-04-20 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Reprinting My Recent Devotional Remarks ## [Covenants & Lost Neighborhoods](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/covenants-lost-neighborhoods/) _2026-04-20 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ I recently visited the San Diego History Center to view the San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods exhibition, which examines the local history of African-American communities displaced by redlining, freeway construction, and other discriminatory policies. One of those lost neighborhoods Continue reading "Covenants Lost Neighborhoods" ## [In Search of Old San Francisco](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/a-classic-san-francisco/) _2026-03-19 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ It s been a long time since I visited San Francisco. Back in my younger days it seemed like I went up there every couple of years. The Left Coast Crime Conference was held in San Francisco this year Continue reading "In Search of Old San Francisco" [Listen](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/waymo01-1.mov) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Kjm2D3oR2nN1) _2026-03-19 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Invoking the "Better Angels of Our Nature"](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/invoking-the-better-angels-of-our) _2026-03-04 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Spending Time with Lincoln's First Inaugural, Delivered 165 Years Ago Today ## [A Few Breaths of Serious Political Air](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/a-few-breaths-of-serious-political) _2026-02-21 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ On Lincoln's Principles, Christian Patriotism, and Aspiring Statesmen ## [Reuben the Guide](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/reuben-the-guide/) _2026-02-19 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ He perceived the foolishness of men as keenly as anyone I ever knew, and without malice. The Deadly Stingaree, Chapter 5 While researching the historical veracity of The Deadly Stingaree I came upon the photograph at the left. Continue reading "Reuben the Guide" ## [California’s First Female Lawyer](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/californias-first-female-lawyer/) _2026-01-20 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ “I am Mrs. Clara Foltz, the owner and editor of the San Diego Daily Bee. I must have access to your wagon.” The Deadly Stingaree, Chapter 7, The Bank Mob So begins the introduction of Johnny Cong, the Continue reading "California s First Female Lawyer" ## [The Best Books I Read in 2025](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/the-best-books-i-read-in-2025) _2025-12-30 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Having just completed this year’s Goodreads challenge of 52 books, now is a fitting time to share my favorites for the year (plus a substantial list of honorable mentions). ## [Christmas Music Countdown Finale](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-finale) _2025-12-24 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ The (Very Limited) Suspense Is Finally Over ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 26](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-e61) _2025-12-23 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ This Year's Exhilarating Penultimate Edition ## [Christmas Music 2025](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/christmas-music-2025/) _2025-12-22 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ I m trying to write a new Christmas/Holiday song every year. My alternative to sending cards. Here s this year s edition, an instrumental bit of holiday musical cheer I m calling Santa s Workshop. Here s a music-only version without all those distracting Continue reading "Christmas Music 2025" [Listen](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Santas-Workshop.mp3) ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 25](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-878) _2025-12-22 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Glory to the Living God of Love ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 24](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-618) _2025-12-21 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Last Sunday of Advent Lists Carols to Love ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PufQg0Q41haO) _2025-12-21 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 23](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-2c8) _2025-12-20 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Profound, placid, joyful, comforting, ethereal ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 22](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-280) _2025-12-19 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Let the Sweetness Resonate ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 21](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-fa1) _2025-12-18 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ A potpourri of seasonal songs for the soul ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 20](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-1f0) _2025-12-17 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Nostalgia Wrapped in Sacred Strains ## [Family Pictures from 2025](https://jachinrupe.name/posts/christmas-2025/rupe-2025-family-pictures/) _2025-12-16 · Jachin Rupe's Blog_ 2025 was an eventful year. And I’ve gotten better at picture management so this year we’ve got a few more pictures. If you are here because you got our Christmas card, we made a mistake on the card (at least, one we noticed). If you spot it, you should let us know. If you’re the first (or one of the first) we will get you a prize. The prize will depend on your location and what… ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 19](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-59c) _2025-12-16 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Anticipation and Jubilation Unleashed ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 18](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-3a7) _2025-12-15 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Entering the Homestretch, Time to Prepare Him Room ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 17](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-589) _2025-12-14 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Search for the Joy in this Final Set of 10 ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 16](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-f00) _2025-12-13 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ All the Comforts of Home and Family ## [Christmas Music Countdown 2025: Day 15](https://bendegrow.substack.com/p/christmas-music-countdown-2025-day-003) _2025-12-12 · Ben DeGrow · A Hopeful Diversion_ Featuring Very Different Bookends of Anticipation ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DGwTmFjAPJPn) _2025-12-12 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [3D Printed Server Rack](https://jachinrupe.name/posts/3d-printed-server-rack/) _2025-11-20 · Jachin Rupe's Blog_ For starters, let’s get one thing out of the way. Had I planned carefully the rack could have looked a lot better and fit my hardware better. I found this project , got excited about it, and just started printing parts, then, tried to put them together. Then I just did some iterating, until I finally ended up with something functional and a lot uglier than it could have been. ## [The Great Hiatus](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/the-great-hiatus/) _2025-11-20 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ My latest book, The Deadly Stingaree, takes place in 1891. Which just happens to be the first year of what is known as The Great Hiatus of Sherlock Holmes. What was The Great Hiatus you might ask? Well, Continue reading "The Great Hiatus" ## [Radio Interview – The Deadly Stingaree](https://www.coreylynnfayman.com/radio-interview-the-deadly-stingaree/) _2025-11-17 · clfayman · Sunburned Fedora – Books by Corey Lynn Fayman_ I was recently interviewed for the Inside Art program on KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM. Host Dave Drexler and I discussed my creative process and the historical inspirations for The Deadly Stingaree. You can listen to the interview here Continue reading "Radio Interview The Deadly Stingaree" [Listen](https://www.jazz88.org/MP3/IA111625FAyman.mp3) ## [Kitchen Dashboard](https://jachinrupe.name/posts/kitchen-dashboard/) _2025-05-15 · Jachin Rupe's Blog_ For years now I have wanted a “dashboard” somewhere central in my house. I think the inspiration comes from my childhood when my Mom would keep a paper calendar with family plans. At some point during my childhood, probably when I was around 8 or 9 years old I started checking the calendar at least a couple times a day. I was the oldest of 6 and I was becoming more and more aware that… ## [2024s Best Books](https://jachinrupe.name/posts/best-books/2024s-best-books/) _2025-01-27 · Jachin Rupe's Blog_ The selfhosting Jelu project is going well. I’ve spent a little bit of time over the past year cleaning up my library and I’ve updated the application a couple of times. And of course I’ve tracked all my reading. The application still has some rough edges but they keep making it better and it does what I need it to. If something better comes along hopefully I’m in a much… ## [Family Pictures from 2024](https://jachinrupe.name/posts/christmas-2024/rupe-2024-family-pictures/) _2025-01-09 · Jachin Rupe's Blog_ We’re just about done with another year. It’s been a while since we did one of these picture posts. We’ve been meaning to do them more often. Maybe this year we really start the habbit. It looks like the last time we did a picture post was 2020 . Wow, the kids are a lot older and 2024 sure did feel a lot more normal. ## [Door Bell](https://jachinrupe.name/posts/door-bell/) _2024-12-21 · Jachin Rupe's Blog_ I had my first thoughts of wanting to do something with our doorbell a few years ago after we added our first smart home devices and tried to get a Ring doorbell, but it was too bulky to fit on our doorframe. This idea remained vague until I saw a YouTube video, probably over a year ago, about how to turn an old doorbell into a smart home button . Once I saw that video, I knew I wanted that… ## [Corn Maze 2024](https://jachinrupe.name/posts/web-development/corn-maze-2024/) _2024-10-03 · Jachin Rupe's Blog_ I just launched the Corn Maze app for the Crow River Winery for 2024 (year 3). There’s some more background about it in a previous post . But I had a bit more time to put into it this year then I have had in the past so I thought I’d share a bit about the improvements I’ve managed to make this year and some general thoughts on how the project is going.