Well, I have discovered the most amazing thing. A warm knit cap with a light on it!!! The light has about three different levels and is rechargeable. Here I am in the car.
I have awful trouble seeing when we happen to be out in the dark. So this is perfect. And it is so warm over my ears. Plus I love the fluffy pom pom. Just so you know, there are many styles and colors on Amazon, and the prices are good.
“Starting the year
with grace… and a hat that could guide ships.”
A couple weeks ago, I watched a show about the decorations at the White House this year. And of course I had to take photos. People from all over the country write to the white House to volunteer to decorate. And out of thousands, 150 are chosen.
There are 51 trees, with 2,000 light strands and 25,000 feet of ribbon.
Jackie Kennedy started having a theme for each Christmas with nutcrackers. This year was "Home Is Where The Heart Is". Melania designed these ornaments and AI made them. Each one has the name of a state and the state bird or flower.
I really liked this tree of butterflies. Over 1,000 visitors a day will walk through.
This room focuses on family games. They made castles from playing cards and dominoes.
The room also has portraits of George Washington and Donald Trump, all made from Legos.
A wreath bow made from Legos.
The annual White House replica made from 120 pounds of gingerbread dough and 100 pounds if icing.
And so it goes for 2025 Christmas at the White House.
“The White House
Christmas decorations look like the North Pole hired an interior designer.”
I snapped this one only about three days ago.
“Bare trees reach for
the fading fire of a January sunset.”
As usual, here is my beginning of the month calendar page. This is the front of the new one
And the month of January
“January is the hush
after the holiday song.”
We went to Wal-Mart today just to look around for after Christmas sales. I figured they wouldn't be busy on New Year's Day, and they weren't. On the way there, the sky was unusual and beautiful.
And unless I show you, you would not believe this. They have shelves of EASTER things out!!!
They also had several scary monster stuffed animals. Go figure.
I liked this cute goose in a hoody!
This lady had some bling on New Year's Day. Her purse was covered with gems. But I noticed she still has the tags on it!
“It’s January. Why is
that bunny already judging me from the shelf?”
Happy 2026! I hope it will be a wonderful year for all of you! With lots of love, laughter, and good health. Here is my resolution.
When people ask me what I'm doing for holidays or weekends, this is what I'm thinking.
In other news, stores have finally come out with teenager mannequins.
You may remember the house that actually gets painted for each holiday. Plus all kinds of things put out front. Well, they are late with Christmas, but here it is!
The first thing I noticed was a life size train.
A woman was out in the yard, and it actually looked like she was putting MORE things out!
“Some outdoor
Christmas decorations don’t just sparkle—they shout, sing, and wave from the
yard like they own December.”
Well, I have discovered the most amazing thing. A warm knit cap with a light on it!!! The light has about three different levels and is rec...
