The reflection, in my mirror, shows the pink candle is now burning with two purple . The Candle of Joy is sometimes referred to as The Shepherd Candle.
Meggie Mac
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Sunday, December 15, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Guess Who Came To Town....on a Choo Choo Train!
Are you surprised?
Not the usual transportation for St. Nicholas.
This wonderfully orchestrated event happens every year, in the small town near where I live.
Click HERE to read my post about the Historical Depot.
Can you hear the train horn tooting and the signals clanging as the train approaches the Depot? And there is Santa, standing on the front, waving to the wide-eyed children.
The excitement begins as Santa steps off the train.
HO! Ho! Ho!...and, jingle all the way!
One of Santa's helpers.... showing him the way.
The group of children, with parents, follow Santa into the train depot.
The boys and girls line up inside, eagerly awaiting their turn to sit on Santa's lap.
(The view is looking through the depot window)
"Have you been good this year?"
Meggie Mac
If you love animals and a pet parade, click HERE to read my post from this time last year.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Inspired Sunday...Second Sunday in Advent
Today marks the Second Sunday of Advent.
Last year I wrote about this historical church, known as one of The Painted Churches. Click HERE to read more about it.
Advent begins with lighting the first purple candle (Candle of Hope). This Sunday was the lighting of the second purple candle (Candle of Bethlehem or Candle of Preparation).
Meggie Mac
Joining today with Inspired Sunday
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
A Soup-er Kind of Saturday
I was looking for a quick soup recipe to keep me warm today. How about a bowl of Zesty Bean Pasole ?
The Pantry Raid recipe is in the December issue of Better Homes and Garden. Click HERE to see recipe. Most of the ingredients come from jars and canned items from your pantry shelf.
I did add a few other ingredients that were fresh..like parsley, bits of shredded cooked chicken, and, a little cumin.
Bundle up this week end. It will remain cold here in Texas.
Meggie
Friday, December 6, 2013
Brrrrr!...34 Degrees and Still Dropping
Where do I write most of my posts? Most are written while I sit in my Cozy Reading Nook, at the top of the stairs. This morning I can see the flickering flames in the fireplace, located below in the main living area. The warmth travels up the stairs to keep my toes toasty.
Do you have a favorite spot you call your own?
Meet Frasier....he followed me home yesterday, after shopping at "Hobby Lobby".
He will be keeping watch by the fireplace.
Stay warm, my friends...
Meggie
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas...Everywhere You Go
One of my favorite places to photograph is on The Bluff. Click HERE to read other posts about this historical landmark, located just a few miles from where I live.
The Texas Park is gearing up for it's annual Festival of Lights.
Decorations are in the process of being installed and strands of lights are ready to dazzle us in the evening.
Red bows accent yards and yards of garland.
The Kreische Historial Home will be open on the week ends before Christmas, with lights burning brightly.
A rear view of the old Smoke House.
The park is a photographers' feast...
Natural stone dots the countryside.
One lone summer flower holds on, after near freezing weather this past week.
Shrubbery, with red berries, add to the Christmas atmosphere.
The Bluff rises 220 feet to give this magnificent view. The river winds its' way through the small community below.
Beautiful views each step of the way.
Hope you enjoyed my afternoon on The Bluff.
And to think...there is no admission charge!
Meggie Mac
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