Tag: Christmas
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93/365 All Decked Out #yearofgratitude
Furniture has been pushed to the side, plastic tree bag spread below, as the Christmas tree dominates the room for the remainder of the month. Care is taken not to have ornaments too close to the bottom branches — where they pose extra temptation to the feline members of the household. Sitting in the dark…
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90/365 Christmas Tree #yearofgratitude
Another stressful year for tree growers, with drought conditions stunting some tree growth, left trees at the farmers’ market picked over only a couple weeks after opening for the season. So it was with gratitude I found one that came within inches of the living room ceiling, where it sits ready for strings of lights…
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87/365 Iconic Holiday Traditions #yearofgratitude
While in New York City a few days for a conference, I had the chance to take in the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, shining brightly after its recent lighting for the season. “I like to compare the holiday season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the…
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Holiday Spirit (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 30)
The holiday season can be full of busyness — going through the list and checking it twice, without enjoying the moments along the way. A leisurely evening run with friends, with a detour on some festive paths, was a wonderful reminder of the goodwill generated by the season. Volunteers handing out hot cocoa and cookies…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Anticipation
Despite it being long past when I should have been in bed on a “school night”, I grabbed some quiet reflection time after decorating the tree earlier in the evening. Glass of prosecco in hand, Christmas music streaming on my phone, and the lights of the tree blinking peacefully in the dark of the midnight…
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