I caught the interns trying to sneak my artificial Christmas tree out of the basement today, Modern Philosophers.
When I asked them what they intended to do with it, the one with the neck tattoo said she hoped putting up the tree would fill me with the Christmas Spirit.
Bah Humbug!
A Christmas tree in the middle of my living room is only going to remind me that I’m all alone and there will be no presents waiting on Christmas morning.
Of course, the interns persisted. The one with the Mohawk told me it upset him to see me as blue as his hair for the holidays.
I promised them that if they returned the tree to its basement lair, I would do something tonight that always puts me in a Christmassy mood.
They seemed skeptical, but they eventually relented because they wanted the easy A they get by interning for me.
But a promise is a promise, and I’m not going to tell a lie and end up on the Naughty List in case Santa Claus finally decides to visit The House on the Hill this year.
So as I’ve done every Christmas season since my childhood, I went out to look at the Christmas lights in my neighborhood.
I brought my camera with me and thought I’d share some of my favorites…
I really enjoyed my walk around the neighborhood, and seeing all those colorful lights definitely had me humming Christmas carols as I headed back to The House on the Hill.
There’s something about Christmas lights that just fills me with the spirit of the season.
Are you a fan of Christmas lights? Do you put them up at your home? Which photo is your favorite?
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I like the last one…the horse…simple is best…I appreciate the efforts folks put into their outside lights but a lighted wreath on the door or side of the house is classic…
The horse is my next door neighbor’s house. 🙂
A fond childhood memory… we all wanted a pony…evocative of the past in a welcome way
I hope you get your pony some day… 🙂
We have minimalist lights at our house (we don’t live where anyone can really see them is the excuse we use). My husband is really sick right now, and our estranged daughter came over to decorate the tree. We can’t put anything under it because of Kommando Kitty (she eats the ribbons), but it looks pretty. We also have a light-up cat in a red-and-green scarf and hat guarding the tree. 🙂 Almost forgot – I like the second from the bottom.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
walking around and seeing the lights always bring me a lot of cheer as well, put them up inside at my house, haven’t mastered outside yet )
That’s awesome! I just love all the colors. 🙂
I am a fan of Christmas lights, Austin. I decorate the tree that’s smack dab in the middle of our front lawn here in the Syracuse ‘burb. I’m saving this year’s photo for my Christmas Day post …
Can’t wait to see them. Merry Christmas!
Great pictures. Yes, the lights can cheer you up, especially knowing that people go through a lot of trouble to cheer you up. Wishing you Christmas cheer. I like to count my blessings to brighten my day. You’re not alone. You have friends right here. 😊
Merry Christmas!
Damn interns…
Great pics, by the way, Austin!
Thank you, my friend. I did the best I could with a cell phone camera. 🙂
I like the rocking horse one!
Me, too!
I love Christmas lights! I don’t have any up in my apartment, but I do like walking or driving around to see what people who live in houses do to decorate outside for the holidays.
Great minds think alike. 🙂
That’s the spirit! 🙂 I love all things Christmas, including the lights, it makes everything look so beautiful and magical. Great photos!
Thanks, Adele. I was hoping you would read yesterday’s short story. I thought you might enjoy it. 🙂
Of course, it was right up my street! I need it on my screen this minute. 🙂
You think it would make a great little movie, too? That was exactly my thought! Also, you don’t seem to get my messages on Twitter. 🙂
Totally, it has all of the key ingredients! Everyone would be rooting for Jack. 🙂 Likewise on Twitter?! I’m getting a new phone soon and it seemed to work more consistently on there, so we will see!
I’m going to have a conversation about my producer about the possibility of expanding that story into a screenplay.
I hope your new phone gets my messages. 🙂
I think you would like last night’s blog post, which is a synopsis of my all time favorite Christmas flick: It’s A Wonderful Life To Die Hard. 🙂
I loved the second one! Not a big fan of setting Christmas lights myself; but always enjoying them from afar…BTW, I am starting to like your interns!
Would you like my interns. They can be my Christmas present to you. 🙂
I’d really appreciate some interns in my life. Might receive them down here, but not sure about customs procedures….
My interns are yours. I will have them swim to you… 🙂
Excellent! No one at customs will ever suspect it!
Will you let me know if they arrive safely?
Absolutely! I will send you a picture as they arrive 😉
I hope they get there safely. Treat them well, but I’m just warning you they are annoying!
I think I will manage 🙂 Will go to Cartagena to pick them up. What could go wrong?
As long as you haven’t put up a wall to keep out foreigners, all should go well. 🙂
Our borders are pretty friendly. Some nice locals will help them get through LOL
I might need to come for a visit then. I need to get away from all this cold and snow!
We have summer all year round! I am currently enjoying 26°C outside; perfect for an afternoon walk…
It was 1 degree Fahrenheit this morning when I awakened. That’s cold, Alejandra! I am very jealous of your warm weather. Could you send me some?
I will, more than gladly, oblige. Our current temperature mandates us to share!
Sharing is caring! It did climb up to 50 degrees on Thursday, but it was back to 10 degrees this morning for my run. Spring will be here soon enough, though!
My best wishes for an early spring, Austin!
Well, it was 2 degrees this morning, and there is a winter storm warning for tomorrow. Which means more snow. Perhaps it’s time for me to move to your side of the equator. 🙂
You might find it a little chaotic (specially after a peaceful, white winter), but you will enjoy the chill and joy from this side of the Equator 🙂
It has been below 0 degrees Fahrenheit with the wind chill the last couple of days. I’m ready for a little chaos if it means I can be warm and wear shorts. 🙂
Then, fill the customs’ form, and be welcome into tropical chaos!
I will get on it. I got my passport a couple of years ago when I was dating a blogger from Ireland, but I’ve yet to put any stamps in it. Maybe it’s time to travel. 🙂
It’s always a good time to travel! That for sure!
I read that sentences as “It’s always good to time travel”, a sentiment with which I totally agree. 🙂