Pocketful of Memory Cards

This was my mother's Nativity scene and even though we won't be home for Christmas, I thought it was important to put out as part of our minimalist style this year.  Normally baby Jesus and the manger would be waiting patiently in the China cabinet, to make an appearance Christmas eve, but it didn't seem right to leave Him in there until we return next week.   My posts will be sporadic over the next few days but know I'll be thinking of you and wishing you all the merriest of Christmases, filled with love and joy and memories to keep you warm the whole year through.

I walked the dogs along the Mission Creek Greenway this morning for a change of scenery.  If you've ever strolled along the south side of the creek, between the dog park and bridge on Casorso, you'll have noticed a little evergreen tree that's always decorated according to the season.  I can't tell you exactly where it is, so it's always an absolute delight to stumble upon when I'm wandering along the pathway. I've often wondered who's responsible:  a retired Elementary School Teacher with lots of decorations left from her teaching days?  A home daycare provider that takes her charges to the Greenway to help decorate at every holiday  or change of season?  Little elves that slip out of the forest at dawn before anyone can catch them?  I don't think I'll ever know, and I think that makes it all the more magical. Today for the first time I noticed a note attached to the tree. Though it didn't give me any clues as to who the decorato...