Well, here we are—Christmas Day 2025. If you've been following along with this year's Blogmas series, you know I've been posting holiday-themed content every day leading up to today, which means this is my final Blogmas post until next year. So first things first: Merry Christmas to all of you reading this, whether you're surrounded … Continue reading Christmas Day Reflections
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Christmas Eve Watchlist: A Flexible Tradition in the Streaming Age
Welcome to day 24 of Blogmas 2025, my annual series of holiday-themed blog posts that runs through Christmas Day. First off, merry Christmas Eve to all of you reading this! Whether you're frantically wrapping last-minute gifts, preparing tomorrow's feast, or already settled in with your own holiday viewing traditions, I hope this evening finds you … Continue reading Christmas Eve Watchlist: A Flexible Tradition in the Streaming Age
The Snow Globe’s Promise
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, my annual series of holiday-themed blog posts that runs every day through Christmas Day. This year, I've enlisted the help of AI to generate writing prompts for each post, which has led to some interesting creative challenges and unexpected directions. Today's prompt for December 23rd asks me to craft a … Continue reading The Snow Globe’s Promise
The Death of the Wish Book and Other Christmas List Tragedies
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, that magical time of year when I commit to posting holiday-themed content every single day until Christmas. It's like an advent calendar, but instead of chocolate, you get my rambling thoughts about all things festive. This year, I've enlisted the help of AI to generate daily writing prompts because apparently, … Continue reading The Death of the Wish Book and Other Christmas List Tragedies
The Annual Die Hard Debate: Yes, I’m Doing This Again
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, folks – that annual tradition where I commit to posting holiday-themed content every single day until Christmas Day, because apparently I enjoy making my December unnecessarily complicated. This year, in a moment of either brilliance or laziness (probably both), I've enlisted AI to generate my daily writing prompts. Today's prompt … Continue reading The Annual Die Hard Debate: Yes, I’m Doing This Again
When Santa Lost His Keys: A Christmas Eve Emergency
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, the annual tradition where I post holiday-themed content every single day through Christmas Day. It's like an advent calendar, except instead of chocolate, you get my rambling thoughts about everything from Christmas movies to childhood memories to, well, whatever the AI overlords suggest I write about. This year, I've been … Continue reading When Santa Lost His Keys: A Christmas Eve Emergency
Where Magic Still Lives: Choosing My Fictional Christmas
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, my annual series of holiday-themed blog posts that runs every day through Christmas. This year, I've enlisted the help of AI to generate daily writing prompts, which has led to some interesting creative challenges and unexpected topics. Today's prompt for December 19th asks a deeply personal question: If you could … Continue reading Where Magic Still Lives: Choosing My Fictional Christmas
When Stop-Motion Therapy Saved Christmas: Community’s Most Heartwarming Holiday Moment
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, the annual series of holiday-themed blog posts that will continue daily right through Christmas Day. As I've mentioned throughout this series, I've enlisted AI to generate writing prompts for each day this year, adding an element of surprise to my seasonal blogging tradition. Today's prompt asks me to write about … Continue reading When Stop-Motion Therapy Saved Christmas: Community’s Most Heartwarming Holiday Moment
The Elf Who Called in Sick to Christmas
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025! For those just tuning in, Blogmas is my annual series of holiday-themed blog posts that runs every day from December 1st through Christmas Day. It's become a tradition here at The Confusing Middle, and this year I'm shaking things up by letting AI generate my daily writing prompts. Today's December … Continue reading The Elf Who Called in Sick to Christmas
Mamaw’s Mac & Cheese: A Recipe Half-Remembered, Fully Loved
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, my annual series of holiday-themed blog posts that will run every day until Christmas. This year, I decided to let AI generate my writing prompts because, well, sometimes you need a creative push from our future robot overlords. Today's prompt asks me to share my favorite holiday food or drink, … Continue reading Mamaw’s Mac & Cheese: A Recipe Half-Remembered, Fully Loved
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