Thursday, December 27, 2012

Christmas and Dogs

I was on the sofa so he had to join me. When I got up he watched my every move. If I wander out of his sight, he will get up and follow. It is difficult to understand that kind of loyalty.

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Christmas Eve is special when you can welcome it in as it was and has been for over a hundred years. In the 1800's a Congregational minister from this church in Lancaster, Mass, composed this song and generations have been blessed by its message.

Monday, December 24, 2012

My Tree

Come see my Christmas tree!! He helped his daddy put up the tree and he was so proud! For it proved that he was old enough and big enough to help. The youth are in a hurry to grow up. The grown ups are in a hurry to be kids again.

Christmas Present

Christmas past seems so very long ago. My mother was young and full of the Christmas spirit. This Christmas present she reminisces about the past. She recalls past Christmas memories of me, my brother, my sister and loved ones that are no longer with us. Memories can lift our hearts and carry us.

My Boys

My boys are no longer boys, but no matter how old they may be, they will always be my boys.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Ho Ho Ho

It's always fun to visit Santa. It's fun to pretend that you are a kid once again and try to remember what it was that you wanted so many years ago. But if I could have a wish today it would be for joy and peace!

Sharing With Others

We went caroling at a senior center. So many people are lonely and shut in. They opened their doors and came out to join in the singing. No expensive gifts are required to make people feel better. You only have to give of your time.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Christmas in New England

When you walk into the town hall there is a connection to the past. The ancient town hall with its wooden floors that creak under your feet. You can see the streaks of the radiator steam on the huge wooden windows. You are never far from the past because it is part of the present. Christmas in a small New England town is like stepping back into the past and remembering how things used to be done

Monday, December 3, 2012

Three Of A Kind

A full house can't beat this three of a kind. Simply because they are a full house!