The Eclectic Company: Christmas Lights in My City

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Christmas Lights in My City

'Tis the Season

When carolers line up on the stoop,

Wreaths festoon the portals,

Garlands bedeck the doors,

And strings of lights

Trace images on house and fence.

In our city, these lights can be seen reflected on the river.

Along the banks of the Mighty Wisconsin you will find:

Santa's Sleigh with Helper Elves,

A Tall Toy Soldier,

The Christmas Grist Mill,

Ice Fishermen

(A portrait of Fisherhubby and fishing buddy)

Jack in the Box,

A Carriage pulled by High Stepping Prancers

And the Christmas Train packed with

Presents for all the good boys and girls.

Merry Christmas!!!

Joining Unknown Mami
For Sundays in my City.

Please hurry over to her place to see
What others are sharing of their cities.

My city is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

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21 comments:

Dorothy said...: Nice pics!; December 16, 2012 at 3:23 AM
Sorta Southern Single Mom said...: I do miss looking at Christmas Lights with snow on the ground! We don't get much of that here!; December 16, 2012 at 7:06 AM
Vidya Sury said...: The photos are so very festive. I love them. Your commentary is very lyrical! It is all very pretty! Thank you for the delightful treat! Hugs!; December 16, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Tami said...: I love to see a community celebrate with festive lights. Very pretty pictures!!; December 16, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Sandy said...: Beautiful pictures...Love the house that has the fence and post light set against the darkness behind the house.....And snow on the ground...BRR....How wintery and mystical it all looks....
Thanks for always bring part of my past into view on the blog...Who would have ever thunk? LOL
Have a Blessed Christmas!!
Love from NC; December 16, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Jojo said...: Thank you for stopping by, sharing your kind comment with understanding. We need these beautiful Christmas lights, especially this holiday season.; December 16, 2012 at 10:24 AM
LV said...: The lights at night or so pretty and bright, but I do not drive at dark time.; December 16, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: Such pretty pics Keetha! Lights against the snow just can't be beat. We are losing our snow quickly here though.
Hoping for a little more for a white Christmas.
Hugs,
Cindy; December 16, 2012 at 3:26 PM
podso said...: Pressing the like button.; December 16, 2012 at 4:15 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: Wonderful Christmas lights! I love to drive around and see them! Not so many around here :( hugs, Linda; December 16, 2012 at 4:46 PM
Anonymous said...: What a great invention - light!
Have a good week!; December 17, 2012 at 2:35 AM
Sue McPeak said...: Believe It or Not we DO have WATER here in West Texas...The Concho River runs right through downtown San Angelo, and sports Christmas Light Decorations much like your Wisconsin Lake! So very pretty...all of your Christmas Light photos. Reminds me that it's nearly time for a ride around town to see the lights. Hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!!! Thanks for stopping by CITexas Gal.; December 17, 2012 at 5:55 AM
Lisa said...: Simply awesome. Just like in movies.; December 17, 2012 at 6:25 AM
Lori E said...: Looks like the town gets very involved in the Christmas light displays. The fisher hubby one is great.; December 17, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Joanna Jenkins said...: It's been years since I've seen carolers like those! They used to be very popular a hundred years ago when I was a kid. That a nice surprise.
Happy SIMC and Merry Christmas,
xo jj; December 17, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Martin LaBar said...: Some beautiful sights.

Thanks for your comment.

Blessed Christmas.; December 18, 2012 at 4:29 AM
Claudya Martinez said...: I love all the lights, but the ones reflected in the water are pretty special.; December 18, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: They are all so pretty. Love the choir, so retro!; December 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM
nancygrayce said...: How pretty and wasn't it sweet of Fisherhubby to let them put lights all over him!; December 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Beth said...: Hi Keetha, You captured some pretty lights! My favorite is the house with the long front porch, and the lights reflected on the river. Merry Christmas, Keetha!; December 20, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Unknown said...: Christmas in your city has to be amazing! Pretty lights and decoration. I miss Christmas atmosphere. In Wisconsin is not snowing, is it? In my homecountry, we had snow in November but now we haven't, unfortunately.
Marry Chrismas!; December 22, 2012 at 7:25 AM