The trees decorated by businesses and various community groups used to be displayed in the Monte Vista Hotel...but now are throughout the town. When they were displayed side by side, we would vote on the ones we liked by putting dollars in their little gift contribution boxes. But it is hoped this way more will be donated. Not as much fun trying to see all the trees though!
Three Gnomes and a larch!
Some of our beautification committee got inspired!
The Seven Sisters Mountains are decorated a bit with snow. More may be on its way!
Last week some goodies were left from a weekend event, and were offered with lunch as part of our pickups. I needed them like a hole in the head!!
My branch from my Ohio son's tree...and some goddesses.
Winter Solstice is 6 days away!
Today's quote:
I went to a storytelling performance About Hanukkah stories yesterday afternoon. I was surprised to see The auditoriumhalf empty. They’re also were no decorations or examples of menorahs or Dreidels on display. Instead The entrance and lobby were completely focused on Christmas. I recognized some Jewish people in the audience That I knew. And it wasn’t until I saw the news at home about the shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia of a Jewish Hanukkah celebration that I realized maybe people were afraid to be in public with interest in Judaism. A newsman did a video interview And commented to me about the lack of any Decorations related to Hanukkah with that being the topic of the performance. It didn’t make for good video. The Black Mountain center For the arts Failed some of its best supporters.
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Today's the birthday of The Bill of Rights of the US Constitution. See the background and George Mason's contribution on Open Yesterday's Pages.
Sad at loss of Rob Reiner, so here's a photo of the cast of The Princess Bride.
