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It’s been an unusual couple of years, to say the least. And now here we are in the middle of winter, with unusually spring-like weather. We’ve gotten used to thinking that unusual means unsettling. But sometimes, it simply means unexpectedly … Continued
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.
2020 has not been a great year. To say the least. But the optimist in me knows that 2021 will be much better. We’ve already handled whatever 2020 could throw at us, and we got through it. We will rise. … Continued
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.
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