This Sunday many people will be celebrating the birth of a man they’ve worshiped for most of their lives. For some, becoming a follower was handed down to them by their parents – others “saw the light” later in life…perhaps because of some event that touched them profoundly…or perhaps because they became close with a group of friends who were long-time followers – in effect, making them “recruits”. Whatever the path taken by each individual, they have, collectively, become a community based on peace and the love they share for the object of their worship…often gathering by the thousands to show their support and belief in this man. Anyone that knows me knows that I am not a follower. And, although I do respect him and what he represents…I also believe him to be just a man.
I’m speaking, of course, about Jimmy Buffett. Yes folks, Jimmy will be 65 years young on Sunday December 25…and his legions of Parrot Heads will be exchanging gifts by the Buffett Tree before a feast of cheeseburgers, margaritas, and Landshark Lagers – at least that’s what I’ve heard. You didn’t think I was talking about the other guy did you?? C’mon, most scholars agree he was probably born sometime between late August and early October…and still others think it may have been sometime in April – but they all agree it was not anytime in December. No, the fact is, the church came up with December 25th because they wanted to lure the masses away from the pagan ritual of honoring the birth of the Sun God (or some such thing) around the same time of year – details, details. Anyway, whatever you’re celebrating this up-coming weekend (and whatever your reasons for doing so)…enjoy it!! – God (or Buffett) knows we need as many reasons as we can get to spend time with the ones we love :o)
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