Holidays

.. American Tribal Style Improv .. by the Tin Can Gypzees & Caravan Tribe .. solos by Aylah, MariJahne' & Nu'riah .. Tin Can Gypzee troupe routine .. choreographed dance to 'Witchy Woman' courtesy of Talisa .. spooky choreo to 'Thriller' by Elleora Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF 10.22.11 © All rights reserved

.. from photogs .. to belly dancers .. to Witches .. to The Sound Man .. it was a spooooky evening © All rights reserved

of Mute Swans .. captured in a part of the mating ritual .. Lake Morton . Florida USA .. from the Archives © All Rights Reserved

-- made entirely of re-purposed material -- this sculpture is [ 2010 ] in Central Park, Winter Haven Florida 1 note added -- © 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 ..

who knows on the inside ! Another Link in the Chain - Halloween link to witch in previous photo over the arched doorway - a large spider is suspended .. a private residence, you never know from one year to the next .. these are souls with lots of imagination ! 1 note upper left © All rights reserved

a sleigh .. full of memories .. photos we all shared .. a blending of styles .. ideas, perspectives .. looking up terminology (Google has become a great friend, too !) .. forming photo-friendships across countries .. memories shared are kept forever ... looking forward to a New Year of Wonder-in-Photos ! [Archive Airings - AA23 - Let's put up the Decorations!] A Lyrical Connection © All rights reserved

to reflect .. on the year almost past .. 2011 .. things accomplished .. others tried .. friendships renewed .. creations of many more .. sit on this bench .. outside the old courthouse .. with me .. remember the good times .. great photos.. and those 'near misses', too .. 2011 has been an enjoyable .. Thank You So Much .. © All rights reserved