Christmas, It's Almost Here

 

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It's such a pleasure to walk about downtown Newburgh.   The windows are lovely, the city hall is all decorated and all the old buildings look new.  Christmas does that for me.  So many things look new.

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And then there are the fun yard "guests" that brighten the day. . .even the Grinch is a friend.  Snoopy and Woodstock are such characters.  Santa is always there to offer just the right amount of cheer!!

I do love the lovely old and regal houses.  They offer warmth and festivity to all who pass by.  There is the Giving Wall.  One of the residents has offered gloves, hats, and food to any one who is in need and it is such a heart warming gesture that others in the neighborhood  have contributed to the Wall.  I think that's what's meant by "good will to all [people]."  And with that I wish all a very Merry Christmas!!!

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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The Rose

"The optimist sees the rose 

and not its thorns;

The pessimist stares at the thorns,

ovlivioius to the rose."

Kahlil Gibran

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Raindrops that nourish

Beauty in its perfection

Beauty of the rose 

Today is one of those days when the chill outdoors causes one to reflect on the beauty of Spring.  The rose is one of my favorite flowers.  Though Spring is some time off.  I thank God for cameras and the photos they take.  Just another gift for which I am grateful!  

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Christmas Is Coming

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat,

Please to put a penny in an old man's hat;

If you haven't got a penny a ha'peny will do, 

If you haven't got a ha'penny, God bless you.

Yes, indeed, it's coming soon.  This song has always reminded me of those who have little or nothing.  And again it reminds me that our Savior was poor and had little or nothing but gave his all for us.  So, I'm reminded I should do the same.  Just when I don't think I have anything to give, I'm offered the opportunity to give. . .my time, talent, treasure, all.  What about you?

Saturday morning it was 54 degrees at 6:30 a.m.  Very rare here on the Ohio River Indiana.  It had rained overnight and so the clouds were parting to allow us the glory of this sunrise.  Another Christmas gift.

Every day I walk I walk past this prayer garden, and last week the manger was erected to the glory of God.  It is so lovely.

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 It's such a delight to walk in the neighborhood.  You just never know what surprises await you on any given morning.

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And along the way we are reminded, by the children of the elementary schools, how we are to behave during this Holiday Season.  "Spread JOY not germs!!

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Fantasy of Lights

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It was a delight to drive through all the lights and decorations last week.  It certainly "brightens" the spirit and offers a bit of happiness in this time.  It is even better to know that all the funds raised go to Easter Seals and the treatment of those with handicaps.  It was nice too because the weather was so great.

All in all it was a pretty good week here 

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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The Sky Ablaze

 

Glory be to God

Beauty blazes in the sky

Wondrous in all ways

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Thanks be o God!!

Cathy

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Cat On His Throne

 Quietly resting

Just resting upon his throne

He's the regal cat

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Hope Is Paramount

 The end is unknown

When the future is clouded

Hope is paramount

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

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Rocky Mountain High

Oh, how beautiful

Just takes one's breath away

This vast horizon

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Fall in Hope of Spring

Hardy yucca plant

Stong and sturdy in the Spring

With beautiful blooms

But in the Autumn

It still stands strong and sturdy

In hope of the Spring 

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Thanks be to God!!!

Cathy

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A Walk About

Though Halloween is over. . .I just had to share these photos of the holiday and the fun some people have in celebrating it.   I did enjoy the "gentleman and his dog!"

So the holidays begin.  Yes, this is only the beginning!

Autumn is still glorious here.  The weather has been good, except for rains last week that brought us 5 inches.  All in all it's been grand so I intend to be glad and rejoice!

 This poor "gentleman" apparently had had enough and gave up the ghost, no pun intended.  It is so sad to see a beautiful, old tree like this just lay down.  It's hollow so it was suffering for some time. May he rest in peace.

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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Happy Halloween!

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Happy Halloween

Jack-o-lanterns, candy corn

Such grand memories!!

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So many things  have changed this year.  And now, even the holiday kid and adults look forward to each fall will be so very different.  

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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