It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

"Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house,
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."
~Clement Clarke Moore

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind.
To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy,
is to have the real spirit of Christmas."
~ Calvin Coolidge

"Christmas is the day that holds all time together."
~Alexander Smith

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold,
everything is softer and more beautiful."
~Norman Vincent Peale

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

(All the images were taken during a shopping trip with one of my sisters by choice.)
(No, I didn't buy anything! It was hard to pass up the skates!)

Santa Is Arriving

Santa is appearing around the house.

My forest Santa has taken his place by the teacups, 
surrounded by Christmas mugs.

My new mug is the Ho-Ho-Ho mustache mug.
I found it at Pier One and it made me smile.

Merry Merry and a Happy Happy! 

Thank you to Sandi for hosting
No Place Like Home.

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Like Where You Are Planted

My new tree in Musashi's Garden is blooming.

It is a Hong Kong Orchid Tree.

It's timing is a bit off.

Winter is just a few days away,

but with temps in the 80s

anything would be confused!

I hope this means my new tree likes where it is planted.

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Making Himself At Home

I ordered new bird feeders.

It took the birds a little while to find them.

They learned quickly they could hop inside and feast away -- even in the rain.

It wasn't only the birds who found the feeders.

We now have a new species of furry birds ---
Ha!!!!!

He has made himself right at home.
Chowing down.
Leave some for the birds, please!






Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Thank you to the hosts of:

(Edited to add: Several of you have asked about the bird feeders.

They are from Gardeners Supply Company, the moon drop feeders.)

This and That

The Good---
I don't think I'll ever tire of looking at my water garden.





The Random ---
Thanksgiving dessert?!!

The Fun ....
Zoo Lights! 


I'm joining The Good The Random and The Fun! 
and No Place Like Home.

On this Monday before Thanksgiving,
I'm wishing YOU well and much joy
during this holiday season.