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AS FOR ME ...
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If One has a 'Quirk' ...

Is One necessarily a 'Jerk'?

'Tis a Duty I shall not 'Shirk' ...

Posted below, my latest 'Work' ...

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OH ... Almost forgot ... I painted the picture about 25 years ago, using Acrylics. I still have the Christmas card it was modeled from.




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As For Me ...


© - Tom Hyland - 4/30/2014


And My House ... It Is ... Always ...

CHRISTMAS !

To me, Christmas is a Spirit - A Spirit of Joy!


When Others Rush to Take Down
All the Trimmings and Decorations,
I Purposely Leave Remnants as Reminders!

Keep the Spirit of Joy Alive Throughout the Year!

Upon entering my humble Abode,
A 14' X 45' Mobile Home (Trailer),
Straight ahead on the Wall above the Pellet Stove,
Hangs a Painted Breadboard ...

A Snowbound Scene, Green Pine and Red Sleigh
In the Foreground,
Old Farmhouse and Barn in the Background.
Two small Wreaths reveal the Season.

Above this, at Ceiling Height,
A String of Christmas Lights extend Left,
Through the Living Room
And Around the Laundry Area.

Both the Laundry and Bathroom
Overhead Light Fixtures
Display a Miniature Glass Painted Tree Ornament.
A 'touch" of Christmas!


The Hall Mirror, Just outside the Bathroom
Has yet another small Display,
Soft, Brightly Colored Little Pieces,
Of Santa and Gifts!

Every Now and Then,
I "discover" other Trinkets
Here and There,
Interspersed amidst 'normal' Decorations.

Snowmen - Santa - Reindeer,
Even a Cute Lil Penguin,
Who 'Jiggles' his Arms
As Light hits his Sensor!

Am I merely a Hopeless "Romantic'?
Or, a 'Looney-Toon"?

My "Castle" Certainly Makes me Happy!

About 50 Years Ago,
While in Williamsburg, Virginia,
On a Hot July Day,
I Spotted It ... Right on Main Street ...

A CHRISTMAS SHOP!

"Christmas in July"

Gives me a "Warm n' Fuzzy' Feeling!

So ... Why Not Every Day of the Year?


As For Me and My House ...
It Is ALWAYS ... Christmas!

(C) - TKH.

 

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 Reviews of "AS FOR ME ..."
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 11, 2014
To me, Christmas is a Spirit - A Spirit of Joy!

I agree, Tom; and I always enjoy your wit and humor. Love and peace to you... ...and Merry Christmas today and every day,

Regis

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 5, 2014
WOW! If it's always Christmas at your place, how come Christmas Gifts to your beloved cousins aren't arriving all year long??!!

PS: A bottle of bourbon each month would be nice! Thanks.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on May 1, 2014
That's the lamest excuse for being lazy and not taking down Christmas decoration that was tacky to start with and even tackier now that summer is approaching.

However, I certainly enjoy a good laugh and with your current situation as a foil, you have created a memorable post here.

Ron

Reviewed on May 1, 2014
I love it! I do the same thing. My mother always said to leave a bit of Christmas around the house all year long..............and I do!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on May 1, 2014
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It's the only one that so far has remained fairly uncommercalized. Gobble gobble.

Michael D.

Reviewed by D.T. de Bruijn
Reviewed on April 30, 2014
Congratz, sir! Very nice depiction of happiness, joy and finding contentment, in that wonderful feast, where the fat man roams about to make children, of every age, happy! Merry Christmas hoo hoo hoo!! Grt, Daniel.

Reviewed by audrine max
Reviewed on April 30, 2014
christmas every day sounds great! :)

Reviewed on April 30, 2014
There is always something magical about Christmas that we all want to keep. Your home sounds like cozy and fun.

Sandie


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