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for the love of christmas lights

last friday, after dinner, we took the long way home to look at christmas lights.

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i love christmas lights so much.

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the color, the whimsy.

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it’s like these teeny glowing orbs inspire a child-like wonder in us all.

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a little bit of cheer and a whole lot of joy.

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i am reminded of this today in the midst of a world gone crazy.  how we can do this too though…we can let our light shine for others.  bring about cheer and joy in a dark world.  so please.  please.  let your light shine.

love, kelly

 

 

 

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  1. Kelly says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    So pretty Kelly

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  2. Carrie says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Lights always make me happy!!!! ????

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  3. Stacey says

    December 16, 2014 at 6:35 am

    So gorgeous! I have set a goal to figure out the darn bokeh thing this year. I think this is my year!

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  4. Phyllis says

    December 27, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Dear Kelly, This is my first time on your Blog, and I want to say “Thank You.” Your photos and thoughts are “spiritual,” as well as amusing at times. You have a “special gift,” and I am grateful to be on the receiving end. Happy New Year, Phyllis

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    • kelly says

      December 27, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      oh my goodness phyllis. i’m so glad you stopped by. thank you for your kind words.

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      • Phyllis says

        December 31, 2014 at 3:09 pm

        I will be a regular “guest.” You are too good not to miss! You have a way of making a dull day Bright!!

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        • kelly says

          January 1, 2015 at 10:50 am

          i think this is just about the nicest compliment you could have given me. thank you so much.

          Reply

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