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Posted on December 22, 2021 by beth

out seeing the lights tonight.

may you and your family be filled with light and laughter.

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“always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.”

-e.b. white

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Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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josborne17602 on December 22, 2021 at 5:04 am said:

I really like the quote you chose. How neglectful we’ve become at seeing what is in front of us because we’re too busy looking forward (and sometimes back). Thank you!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:56 am said:
  
  you are so right and. you are welcome –
  
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Brad Osborne on December 22, 2021 at 5:12 am said:

What a thoughtful sentiment! I wish the same for you and yours, Beth!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:57 am said:
  
  thanks, brad
  
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Ritish Sharma on December 22, 2021 at 5:17 am said:

What a bright line.
Wishing you the same ❣

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:57 am said:
  
  thank you
  
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Americaoncoffee on December 22, 2021 at 5:17 am said:

Beautiful!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:57 am said:
  
  thank you –
  
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valenciartist on December 22, 2021 at 5:18 am said:

And should not we all be always on the lookout for the presence of wonder… Lovely Beth! and HAPPY CHRISTMAS to you!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:57 am said:
  
  thank you, Francisco, and to to you –
  
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utesmile on December 22, 2021 at 5:34 am said:

How wonderful – enjoy!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:58 am said:
  
  thanks, ute
  
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merrildsmith on December 22, 2021 at 5:40 am said:

💙

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:58 am said:
  
  ❤
  
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nostaligicitalian on December 22, 2021 at 6:01 am said:

We drove through Frankenmuth last night to see the lights. So pretty. On Christmas Eve, we’ll drive through Crossroads Village and their drive through lights display. I love looking at lights!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 6:11 am said:
  
  something special about them
  
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  - nostaligicitalian on December 22, 2021 at 6:13 am said:
    
    Absolutely!
    
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marlandphotos on December 22, 2021 at 6:18 am said:

Great quote!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 6:38 am said:
  
  one of my favs –
  
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Live & Learn on December 22, 2021 at 6:30 am said:

Beautiful. Happy Holidays Beth.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 6:38 am said:
  
  thanks, dk and you too
  
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Sadje on December 22, 2021 at 6:50 am said:

Beautiful photo. Thanks for the lovely wishes.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 7:36 am said:
  
  my pleasure, sadje
  
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  - Sadje on December 22, 2021 at 9:07 am said:
    
    🥰😍
    
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ladysighs on December 22, 2021 at 6:57 am said:

I can’t imagine Christmas/December in the heat of summer. I want that nip in the air.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 7:36 am said:
  
  it’s very different
  
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GP on December 22, 2021 at 7:33 am said:

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quiall on December 22, 2021 at 7:37 am said:

… for wonder is all around us. All we have to do is look…

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 7:45 am said:
  
  that’s so right –
  
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bosssybabe on December 22, 2021 at 7:47 am said:

Beautiful! Happy holidays! 🙂

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 8:05 am said:
  
  thanks, you too –
  
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markbialczak on December 22, 2021 at 7:49 am said:

May you all be Merry, Beth.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 8:05 am said:
  
  and also with you –
  
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Chatter Master on December 22, 2021 at 8:15 am said:

I love that picture Beth. Is it one of the grands? It gives an older, throw back, kind of feeling. And I wish the same for you and yours.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  From last night and I took my grands to see the lights and happened upon this little one and her dog who were mesmerized
  
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  - Chatter Master on December 23, 2021 at 6:36 am said:
    
    Great shot. There’s something endearing and enchanting about it.
    
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    - beth on December 23, 2021 at 6:37 am said:
      
      yes, and it does harken back to the days…
      
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Jim Borden on December 22, 2021 at 9:30 am said:

we haven’t done that yet this year; one of the many fun activities of the holiday season…

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:28 pm said:
  
  I love to do it
  
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Newbloggycat on December 22, 2021 at 9:41 am said:

Aww love the pic and quote 💕🎄🌈⛄️

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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  - Newbloggycat on December 22, 2021 at 8:48 pm said:
    
    （*’∀’人）♥
    
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Gordon C. Stewart on December 22, 2021 at 10:09 am said:

And a Merry Christmas to you, Beth.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks, gordon
  
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Jim Stewart on December 22, 2021 at 10:36 am said:

Yes! We might even get a dusting of snow this weekend; rare on the north coast of Oregon. May your holidays be merry and bright and with a couple very pleasant surprises. Happy Christmas!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:26 pm said:
  
  Oh I hope you do! And happy Christmas to you too, jim
  
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A Star on the Forehead on December 22, 2021 at 10:54 am said:

I love this Beth!
Sending you wishes for a blessed Christmas! ♥♥

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:26 pm said:
  
  And to you too
  
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Pied Type on December 22, 2021 at 12:00 pm said:

Love that quote. Have a wonderful Christmas, Beth.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  You too-
  
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Haifa .S on December 22, 2021 at 12:18 pm said:

How lovely! ☺️
I wish you the same dear. ✨❤️

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Rehoboth on December 22, 2021 at 12:53 pm said:

thats nice

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you-
  
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Martha Kennedy on December 22, 2021 at 1:21 pm said:

Beautiful. 😀

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Martha –
  
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John Holton on December 22, 2021 at 1:24 pm said:

Merry Christmas!

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  And to you too, john
  
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Faye Arcand on December 22, 2021 at 1:27 pm said:

All the best for a wonderful Holiday Season and Merry Christmas Beth. Enjoy.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  And you too
  
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  - Faye Arcand on December 22, 2021 at 9:52 pm said:
    
    Thanks Beth 🥰
    
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Erika on December 22, 2021 at 1:36 pm said:

Thank you, Beth, and for you and yours too. Thank you for this beautiful atmospheric photo.

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hitandrun1964 on December 22, 2021 at 5:37 pm said:

Have a wonderful time.

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  thank you, it was a great experience, and came upon this little one and her dog who were in awe of this display
  
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Chaya Sheela on December 22, 2021 at 6:31 pm said:

Love the quote, Beth.
I believe there is wonder in almost everything!
Merry Christmas.
Chaya

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- beth on December 22, 2021 at 8:23 pm said:
  
  i so agree, chaya –
  
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petespringerauthor on December 22, 2021 at 10:46 pm said:

I hope you had a great evening and that some of your grandchildren joined you.

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- beth on December 23, 2021 at 3:26 am said:
  
  yes, I was with two of them looking at the lights when we happened upon this little one with her dog, just amazed by it all –
  
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Jeff Flesch on December 23, 2021 at 1:55 am said:

Wow, that sure is wondrous, Beth. So beautiful.

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- beth on December 23, 2021 at 3:24 am said:
  
  thanks !
  
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Jennie on December 27, 2021 at 9:31 am said:

Love that E.B. White quote!

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- beth on December 27, 2021 at 10:34 am said:
  
  I know we are mutual fan club members
  
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  - Jennie on December 27, 2021 at 5:43 pm said:
    
    Definitely!! I was happy that Ritu (preschool teacher in London) finally read Charlotte’s Web. Do you follow her?
    
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    - beth on December 27, 2021 at 7:06 pm said:
      
      No, I she a fellow blogger?
      
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      - Jennie on December 27, 2021 at 7:23 pm said:
        
        Yes! She is much like us. Ritu Bhathal. Her blog is But I Smile Anyway.
        
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        beth on December 28, 2021 at 3:03 am said:
        
        thanks, I’ll look for her )
        
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        Jennie on December 28, 2021 at 9:02 am said:
        
        😀
        
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        beth on December 28, 2021 at 3:08 am said:
        
        just found her and followed -thanks!
        
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        Jennie on December 28, 2021 at 9:03 am said:
        
        You’re welcome!
        
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