Happy Beethoven's birthday

Richard Thompson traditionally wishes all his fans a Happy Beethoven birthday. On his behalf, I do so today (a day early as it turns out so you got TWO days of best Beethoven wishes). - Mike Rhode

New holiday Thompsoniana swag available

Richard has always stood for giving his fans what they want* so today we unveil some more Christmas ornaments and other swell gift items. Coincidentally**, they're also on sale, today only, for 50% off with before-Christmas delivery. Use the code: ZGIFTSBYXMAS. - Mike Rhode

Saint Santa ornament by Richard Thompson by Thompsoniana
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May all your Christmas sweaters be warm & ugly Square Ornament by Thompsoniana
Shop for a new Christmas tree ornament

Cul de Sac: This Exit ornament by Thompsoniana
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Silly Cosmology Ornament by Thompsoniana
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Team Cul de Sac Ornament by Thompsoniana
Make your own ornaments at Zazzle

May all your Christmas sweaters be warm & ugly Mug by Thompsoniana
Browse more Cul de sac Mugs at Zazzle

The Dickensian holiday party puzzle by Thompsoniana
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Cul de Sac and Adjacent Places Puzzle by Thompsoniana
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*Not really. Especially when they're his editors.
**Also untrue.

A Cul de Sac Thanksgiving, 2008

 

originally appeared in the Washington Post Magazine, Nov 27, 2008.