Ginger says:
"After raising my children and always searching for the biggest, fullest
tree I could find to decorate, I've finally settled for smaller, and
yes, an even fake, version to mark the holiday. I know some folks my
age don't even bother putting up a tree anymore, but that will never be
me. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, and like my mother,
who at eighty-seven, still takes joy in lights and tinsel, I will always
show my joy at Christ's birth by honoring him with a tree of some sort.
"Although I can't mimic the crisp smell of pine, reminiscent of the
fresh outdoors, I'm pretty sure the Lord doesn't mind, nor does he gauge
my love and faith by the size of my tree. :) I'd like to take this
opportunity to wish each of you the happiest of holidays, no matter your
faith or traditions."
When Cory Neil, the football quarterback asks her to Homecoming, she's quite sure he's asked her on a dare and refuses. It takes more than just her mother's assurances that Cindy's beautiful before she realizes she may have made a mistake in turning him down.
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Ginger Simpson
Very pretty, and I certainly agree with your philosophy about it. I keep meaning to go smaller, but somehow going from seven and a half feet to seven doesn't quite cover that. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou'll get there Liz...with ages comes visions of smaller, less, but better. :)
ReplyDeleteCheryl, thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your annual tradition. Love it.
Considering I went from a ten foot tree to a 6 I guess that qualifies. Christmas is also my favorite holiday. I'm with you and your mother. I hope I never lose it. My mom put up her tree until the year she passed away.
ReplyDeleteNo, thank YOU, Ginger!
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