Before we head off for vacation (actually, I’m retired, so I’m always on vacation), I thought I’d post some more photos, especially as blogger KerryCan says she likes them. The general theme is winter, which began officially with the Winter Solstice on Thursday. I already imagine that I can perceive the increase in daylight. (Well, we believe what we want to believe.)
OK, what have we here? A shock of deciduous holly berries. We need to prune these bushes, but the shivering birds get to eat first.
Two shadow pictures and ESL students dancing at one Jewish Vocational Service holiday party. The dancers here are from Morocco, Ivory Coast, Puerto Rico and Haiti. The teacher is the woman in red. Everyone brought food. I especially loved the Chinese pot stickers and the Nepalese chicken curry. My chocolate chip cookies disappeared, too.
The Colonial Inn has an annual Gingerbread House display.
My 7-year-old grandson is a fierce hockey player whether on his team (Saturday 7 a.m. practice, Anyone?) or in this backyard rink created by John.
The last photos don’t really need commentary, but I thought the lost Christmas crafts were sweet and clearly wanted to be on some child’s tree. I hope they got a home.
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Love the shadow of the tree on the house. Enjoyed each one. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas to you and yours, too, Deb. I appreciate knowing you. I think our lives are quite different, making our commonalities especially pleasant.
And I appreciate you! 😀
Great photos–thank you for indulging me!! I love, love the one of the ESL dancers sharing such diverse cultural traditions and I love the idea of a backyard skating rink. I’ve been agitating for one for years–and it ain’t gonna happen. Have a wonderful holiday season!
You, too, my Dear. May you find a backyard skating rink in your stocking!