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Love, not money

“The Christmas tree is a symbol of love, not money. There’s a kind of glory to them when they’re all lit up that exceeds anything all the money in the world could buy.”― Andy Rooney OK, for those of you who don’t already know it, I confess that our Christmas tree is WAY, way overdone.  I always …

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Saving graces

“I can understand people simply fleeing the mountainous effort Christmas has become. But there are always a few saving graces and finally they make up for all the bother and distress.” — May Sarton If you’ve ever been to Rockefeller Center at Christmas, you know how magical it can be. Even if you don’t catch …

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Full and bright

It’s Halloween! It`s Halloween! The moon is full and bright And we shall see what can’t be seen on any other night.        — Jack Prelutsky I hope your evening is filled with delightful sights, sounds and tastes, even if only in your childhood memories! Grady wishes everyone a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! And if you …

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Our blessings

“…remember that our blessings outnumber the lights. Happy Christmas to all.” — Betsy Cañas Garmon Every time I think I go overboard with decorating my Christmas trees or gift wrapping, I see someone whose efforts to make Christmas beautiful leave mine in the dust.  But the house pictured above may surpass anything I’ve ever seen.  …

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Merry October!

UPDATE – scroll down for photos of Halloween fun in our Alexandria neighborhood! “October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins…. Merry October!” — Rainbow Rowell I can’t remember what year it was when I carved the jack-o-lantern pictured above, but it’s probably representative of what they …

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Love, not money

“The Christmas tree is a symbol of love, not money. There’s a kind of glory to them when they’re all lit up that exceeds anything all the money in the world could buy.” ― Andy Rooney OK, for those of you who don’t already know it, I confess that our Christmas tree is WAY, way overdone.  I …

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Saving graces

“I can understand people simply fleeing the mountainous effort Christmas has become. But there are always a few saving graces and finally they make up for all the bother and distress.” — May Sarton If you’ve ever been to Rockefeller Center at Christmas, you know how magical it can be. Even if you don’t catch …

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Full and bright

It’s Halloween! It`s Halloween! The moon is full and bright And we shall see what can’t be seen on any other night.        — Jack Prelutsky I hope your evening is filled with delightful sights, sounds and tastes, even if only in your childhood memories! Grady wishes everyone a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! And if you …

Continue reading

Our blessings

“…remember that our blessings outnumber the lights. Happy Christmas to all.” — Betsy Cañas Garmon Every time I think I go overboard with decorating my Christmas trees or gift wrapping, I see someone whose efforts to make Christmas beautiful leave mine in the dust.  But the house pictured above may surpass anything I’ve ever seen.  …

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Merry October!

UPDATE – scroll down for photos of Halloween fun in our Alexandria neighborhood! “October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins…. Merry October!” — Rainbow Rowell I can’t remember what year it was when I carved the jack-o-lantern pictured above, but it’s probably representative of what they …

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You can’t buy Christmas

“You can’t buy Christmas: you have to make it.”  — Ashleigh Brilliant Store displays can amuse and inspire, but each Christmas is a home-made treasure.  Here’s hoping that you are creating a happy one this year.

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