Music in the Soul

 “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”

--- Lao Tzu --- Cleveland, OH

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Journey

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

--- Lao-Tse --- Kenya, Africa

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An Annual Tradition

Every year it is traditional to put up Christmas lights the weekend after Thanksgiving. This year is no different. My husband started decorating with the lights around the house and will probably get the rest of the decorations out tomorrow. Here’s a picture taken with my cell phone. I’m Jewish, so I wanted blue and white for Israel and Hanukah. We’ve had blue and white lights up for the past four years, but my husband wanted red, white and blue to be patriotic this year. However, the combination of the blue and red make purple, so it’s a little confusing. It looks pretty, though. And, we’ve already gotten a lot of compliments on our lights from our neighbors and friends on Facebook.

I’ve always loved Christmas lights and enjoy driving through other neighborhoods to see their decorations at night. My sister lives in a neighborhood that goes all out for the holiday season! They close off streets and direct traffic in certain areas so there are only pedestrians walking through the neighborhood. It’s a little crazy, but really fun. I’m looking forward to seeing them next month. My sister also puts up blue and white lights for Hanukah and so her house isn’t dark compared to the rest of the street. It’s a sight to see.

The holiday season is upon us! Enjoy it!

Nature is Painting

“Nature is painting for us, day after day, 

pictures of infinite beauty 

if only we have the eyes to see them.”

- John Ruskin -

What do you see?

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Many Blessings this Thanksgiving

I have so much to be thankful for! My 99 year old grandmother is healthy, happy and able to join us to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. My father had three stints put in his heart on October 30^th, went to work the following Monday and looks like nothing ever happened! My sister had an angiogram done the Monday after Dad and looks great! My mother is a cancer survivor 18 years and looks like a knockout! My other sister is starting her new business and her 3 year old daughter is growing up beautifully. Two of my cousins got engaged this year and are getting married in 2016, and my niece will be the flower girl. And, my mother in law was able to join us this year. I lucked out with a wonderful mother in law. She’s so easy to be with. She raised a loving son who is a great husband. Life is good.