Wednesday, December 23, 2009

A Christmas List . . . by Jane Tolbert


The pet stockings were filled. . .


Réveillon – oysters, smoked salmon, or fois gras, leg of lamb, salads and cheeses, and of course, the Bûche de Noël or Yule log. Over here, turkey with oyster dressing, a Virginia ham, cranberries, corn pudding, salsify and chestnuts (if we can find them), pecan pie and fruitcake.

Reading the “Night before Christmas” or “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Watching the 1938 version of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.” Attending the Gainesville Hippodrome’s musical performance of “A Christmas Carol.” I never tire of “A Christmas Carol.”

Painting large, ball-shaped ornaments and making cookies.

Night walks or drives around neighborhoods and the harbor to look at Christmas decorations. Places that seem ordinary by day become a wonderland of sorts.

My pets are busy removing Christmas ornaments from the tree.

Humorous gifts—the inflatable husband and the dancing hamster

Wishing distances were not so great. . . .



Pets remove decorations. . .


Coco visits and poses . . .



Best wishes to all for a safe and happy holiday.

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