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I've enjoyed lots of jolly Christmas fun this week...and more to come!
This year we put up a "Keys' Christmas tree. As in the Florida Keys. So all the ornaments—pulled from our 35-years-together collection—have a coastal theme. Beaches and shells and blue! We add blue garland, And the treetopper is two dried starfish glued together. Fun!
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| Texas bedroom at DAR Museum |
Interesting historical tidbit I learned about in my new gig as Correspondent Docent in Training for the DAR Museum: when Christmas trees first became popular in the U.S. (as early as 1820s), they were smaller (tabletop-sized) and a small fence was placed around the tree. Inside the fence, one might build a village, or add toy animals, and the like. I'm especially fascinated by the fences!
Today's ArtSpeak: PICASSO poem is kind of an anti-Christmas poem...because some days are just like that! Also, earlier I wrote "Today I'm Feeling Autumn," and I guess I'd like to complete the series. :) Thanks so much for reading!
Today I'm Feeling Winter
stuck inside
myself
weary
of the world's
advice
where
is the sun?
- Irene Latham
Adorable tree filled with many memories! I love how your poem ends with the question on everyone's mind about now.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new gig!!! That sounds amazing!! Now I want to build a village!!! Your beautifully somber poem mirrored my feelings this week and the "stuck inside/myself" gave me chills. Thank you, Irene, and I love your tree, too!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the themed Christmas tree and congrats on the Docent position. And oh winter has a good grip on us in the northeast for sure!
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