the magic of Christmas

My tree

is beautiful this year.

It takes my breath away everytime I see it.

I give you a little glimpse in the picture above.

Somehow,

for just a few brief shining days in December,

this mundane world is transformed into a

magical place. 

Light creations appear in front yards.

A big blow up Santa stands in front of a Christmas tree lot.

A garbage truck sports a green wreath with a bright red bow.

Waiters in restaurants wear Santa hats and reindeer antlers.

Songs about the birth of Jesus are heard in the shopping mall.

It all goes away when the lights are taken down,

but you never forget....

the days when all is well and the magic of Christmas,

if just for a tiny little minute,

prevails in our hearts and minds.

Merry, Merry, Merry

*Walking barefoot down the beach just now,

nine days before Christmas.....

Lucy skipping along in the water with her dress up over her shoulders.

Bliss....this weather is pure bliss.