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This photo deserves its own post. We spotted these two poorly-placed neighbors in a shopping center in Muskegon. The epitome of one-stop shopping.

Like an old black and white television during a snowstorm, my blog has gone into a Nature-imposed media blackout. Still, the harmless-but-beautiful pre-Christmas snow that is dampening my cell signal seems worth the sacrifice 🙂

Hopefully, I will be able to post a picture or two soon…but in the meantime, text will just have to do…Merry Christmas.

On my drive in this morning, two Christmas songs popped up back-to-back on my iPod. Both are personal favorites that invariably make me sing along and smile. I thought I would dig these up on YouTube and post for your holiday enjoyment.

The first is “Do They Know Its Christmas”, with is message of hope for the world. Its simple and catchy, and always stirs me to try and do more.

Second is a song that Matt introduced me to a couple of years ago…”Marshmallow World”…a true Rat Pack classic with Frank and Dean. Throw-away lyrics about winter-time fun. I can’t ever get this tune out of my head. (Thanks, Matt.)

No matter how far ahead I am with holiday preparations, the procrastinator in me ALWAYS stresses with the last-minute details. Still, in the midst of it all, I wanted to share some holiday whimsy…and what is more whimsical than the army of plastic snowmen at the Cornerstone gardens. (To be honest, these plastic snowmen and penguins are a bit frightening…but that’s for the therapist’s couch.)

One oddity of note. I was picking up a gingerbread latte this morning from Starbucks in the Financial District. There was a guy at a table in the corner with his pet bird standing on the table eating birdseed…as if this was normal. Reminds me to bring my own handi-wipes to all public eateries. Ick.

Wow…my first trip in over a month…but just a quick one. A few travel irritants, but its December, and I’m in the Christmas spirit…so, no rants 🙂

My stay at the Albuquerque Marriott was pleasant, but definitely a bit of sameness here. Lots of new development around this area, which means brand new box stores and brand new chain restaurants. Such is the mark of progress in suburbia. Still, there is a small, homey charm to Albuquerque…and the looming mountains with snow are a welcomed distraction. The freezing temps at night kept the air clean for a serene crescent moon.