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but different - this photo of the Mums - taken 1Nov2013 - are more developed than this year - yet, on 1Nov3013 - it rained as it is today - (c) All Rights Reserved

Thorns with berries Provides cover for birds ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyracantha ARCHIVE AIRINGS 319-AA-CHANGE

said the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail to the human - we were told to expect you and the black box - some of my friends have joined me - but, being a human -- you will have to look up who they are ! (c) All Rights Reserved .. more info: "The Eastern tiger swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio glaucus, was designated as North Carolina's state butterfly in June of 2012. The butterfly is native to North America, and one of the most common and most easily recognized species found in the Eastern U.S. It's widely accepted that the Eastern tiger swallowtail was the first North American butterfly species to have been illustrated. John White - an artist and cartographer who was the governor of the Roanoke Island colony (that came to be known as the Lost Colony) - first drew the species in 1587 while on an expedition for Sir Walter Raleigh in Virginia. The male is usually yellow with four black stripes on each wing. Females are usually yellow or black. You'll find them from spring to the fall, and usually around the edges of woods, in open fields, in gardens or by roadsides. They usually hang out around the tops of trees, but they like to drink from puddles on the ground (sometimes in large huddles or clusters)."

from a ceiling fan .. very large ornament .. hand-painted bear .. and reflections .. 2012 Florida USA (c) All Rights Reserved

colors from Christmas 2013 - hand-made angel on tree - Traditions ? Most ornaments / decorations - are hand-made - or from Nature - gilded walnuts & baby's breath - sand dollars and sea shell mobiles - Ribbons .. well, they add color to the dark green tree branches - (c) All Rights Reserved

a spot of light .. just outside the door .. Peace Love Understanding may we all be part of an Earth such as this .. Moravian Star - © All rights reserved Another Link in the Chain -- from a blue sky to night sky

ribbons cascade from the top .. framing ornaments hand-made .. crochet and cross stitch from friends .. origami swans from a soul who is always surprising me with her talents .. antique shade pulls - inherited .. sea shells and sand dollars - found on the Gulf shores and the Atlantic ocean .. walnuts gilded by my hands .. always remember a story written about relatives in Austria when hanging the gilded walnuts ... "The Christmas Anna Angel" - my grandmother and great aunt & family .. love the story .. but, that isn't why this tree doesn't have lights or store bought glitz .. it all started with the first Christmas of our son .. the tree was tied by rope to an anchor in the wall .. all ornaments were hand-made - not only so they weren't breakable, but we couldn't afford to buy them ! thus - a tradition was started ... still no lights .. still hand-made ornaments, even if I don't make them all .. like the feel of this tree .. hope you enjoy it as much as I do ! © All rights reserved Florida US tree ..

It is real .. you didn't spill anything on the monitor! these folks decorate a Palm tree in their yard every year .. ho ho ho - www.ipernity.com/group/alphabet-site H = Holidays .. "The Alphabet Site" © All rights reserved Archive Airings AA-305-Red and Green -- quote by poet: Karle Wilson Baker --EXPLORE--

Aromas of the season. Archive Airings-AA225-Special December Customs a pot on the stove.. water, citrus peels, whole cloves.. add stick cinnamon A wonderful aroma fills your home.. © All rights reserved