Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. I’ve been thinking about designing some cards to sell and hopefully will get to them in the next few days. The little creature above has been a little shy, but would love to be somebodies valentine. Remember to tell the important people in your life how much they mean to you everyday, and not just on Valentine’s Day. If you want to be truly happy practice love and compassion towards others, starting first with those closest to you.
The kind students and staff of Riverdale Middle School invited me back to their annual Career Day. I had a wonderful time drawing pictures and answering questions for the students. Take a look at the video and see all of the bright young minds and faces. My daughter Callie shot and directed the video, which was no easy task with all of the eager students crowding around.
Now the logical assumption would be that this is from the movie White Christmas, but actually it is inspired from the movie Holiday Inn. The Holidays and holiday music would not be complete without the wonderful songs of Bing Crosby. White Christmas is perhaps his best known song. I love the old black and white movie and the style and charm of a forgotten era. The setting and time of the movie inevitably remind me of my grandparents and the photos of them from the same period. The times then were hard in many ways not to unlike the troubles of our modern times. It reminds me to cherish the time with family and friends, and to dwell less on the material things that are often the focus of the season. The beautiful line I take to heart is “may your days be merry and bright.” Wonderful sentiments. Here is hoping that you find good company, good food, and beautiful memories this holiday season.
Happy Holidays.
White Christmas
by Irving Berlin
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten, and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
I thought I would try out a few more holiday movies, so this image is from the movie, Elf. Will Ferrell is hilarious as Buddy the human, raised by elves. The Jon Favreau directed movie, Elf, provides for both laughter and hope for redemption from Santa’s naughty list.
I was interviewed this past Friday by Mrs. Babbitt’s students from Jericho, Vermont via Skype. One of the student’s asked me what my favorite color is, and I thought of Buddy the Elf. It is a wonderful question, but honestly I like so many colors, it is hard to choose just one. My sister would tell you that I wear way to much gray, but I think that my favorite color is blue. What is your favorite color?
Ps. There is still time to get a copy of my Christmas Coloring Book, for a fun Holiday gift, since it is digital and does not require shipping. Only $3.
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