And they came from near and they came from far,
bearing gifts of frankincense, myrrh, and pumpkin pie.
Category: Holidays
“Blurtso and Harlan consider Christmas”
I suppose some people get depressed at Christmas, said Blurtso. And New Year’s, said Harlan. I suppose, said Blurtso, the memories make you reflect on what you do and don’t have. Too often, said Harlan, on what you don’t. Is there any more cocoa? said Blurtso. Yes, said Harlan, plenty. And whipped cream? Yes, said Harlan, a full can.
“Blurtso and Harlan watch the Muppets”
“We’re Marley and Marley… Oooooooooooooooooooooo…”
Do you think we could be Muppets? said Harlan. I don’t know, said Blurtso, they seem pretty talented. Yeah, said Harlan, even the fruit was singing. And the frog, said Blurtso, was doing long division.
“Blurtso envies Rudolph”
There’s always tomorrow
“Blurtso participates in an age-old tradition”
At midnight on the last night of reading period and before final exams begin, students streak through the Old Yard at Harvard. The University Band plays beforehand to excite the crowd…
…and sometimes the band joins in.
“Blurtso announces the opening of his store”
My store is open! said Blurtso.
I don’t know, said Pablo, you may need more flags.
“Blurtso and Harlan give thanks”
Where is everyone? said Harlan. I don’t know, said Blurtso,
I guess people don’t eat on Thanksgiving.
“Blurtso and Harlan rake the leaves”
Ready? said Blurtso. Ready, said Harlan.
“The devil’s sister”
listen to “The Devil’s Sister”:
“Blurtso is awash in anticipation”
Imagine all the pumpkins!