Ice Rinks
Last week, I was in New York City, skating on the rink at Rockefeller Center. It was an awesome day. The air was crisp, the Christmas tree was sparkly, and Alicia Keyes even performed a surprise rinkside concert. Today, I’m … Continued
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Christmas is coming, and Sigmund, our friendly neighborhood creature, is ready to celebrate. Looks like he’s about to deck the halls with boughs of holly. And maybe some seaweed.
Here in South Carolina, we are obsessed with Palmetto trees. So at Christmastime, it’s nice to see the rest of the world share our obsession. Oh, everyone else might think these are palm trees. But we know them for what … Continued
Everybody knows about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. After all, he had a whole song written about him. He doesn’t need any more publicity. But it’s nice to see the Bumble getting a little attention from time to time. The Bumble? … Continued
And on earth peace, good will toward men.
Sure, I love the inflatable Santas and Grinches and snowmen that pop up in my neighborhood during Christmastime. But sometimes, on a cold winter night, nothing warms the heart more than reminders of what the season is really all about.
At first it was the dogs of the neighborhood who waited on buses. Then the pigs started taking buses. Now that the holiday season is here? You guessed it. The snowmen have started hanging out at the bus stop, too.
So, the Christmas Octopus has started making visits to our neighborhood, and I’m not sure how I feel about that. At first, he seems all jolly and everything, hanging out with Olaf and Mickey Mouse and the rest. But when … Continued
The week after Christmas might be chilly, but these neighborhood characters are sure to warm your heart. Come visit the Christmas dogs. They should be around for a couple more days. * Follow along with me on the Year of … Continued
Here he is, the neighborhood swell, all dressed up for Christmas. Handsome, isn’t he? This makes me very happy. * Follow along with me on the Year of the Dog challenge — a new dog-related post every Walkabout … Continued