Eclectic and True from Me to You

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It is an honor and a privilege to be buried there, at Arlington National Cemetery. To respect this final resting place, we should ensure all gravesites are dignified. But, I couldn't help but notice, that the "Old Man" - whoever he is, is so loved. So, so loved. Happy Birthday, Old Man, your girls love you!

I know that many people are sad when they see this; there is something sad about seeing a gravestone, but on the other side of the coin, when I walk through Arlington and see little signs of life, joy, the love STILL being shown and spread- it gives me chills... that is the depth of their love, respect or whatever else bonded them together. This festive red ribbon caught my eye and made my day. Oh, yes! - The Old Man is so loved!

Sidenote: This niche was six feet off the ground which meant that his girls, whoever they are has to use a ladder or crawl up on shoulders to affix this to the marker. So yes, all that effort makes this man special!

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Reservations for breakfast? Who knew? Make a new memory. Double espresso, with a splash of Sambuca. Thank you! — at Old Ebbitt Grill, 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005


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Early bird special on Mass this morning. The Basilica has 72 different alters... This is just one of them. It is always a surprise which one it will be at — at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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It was one of those days where my heart is full. I will be surrounded by sibling love starting sometime this week until the New Year is done. Everyone will be here for Chrismas, but they will drift in and out as their schedules and work allow. I love this getting together that we do, family gatherings, the traditions carried out, and their meanings passed down to the younger ones. Family traditions give us all a feeling of belonging... Part of something bigger than yourself. I remember exactly what I love about life, just being - and inhaling the wonder of it all.


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Unwrap your day with a twist of glitter-me-happy, making magic and lighting up my day. Every time I open a box of Christmas decorations, a piece of my childhood comes tumbling out — at the heart of it all.


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Hanging with the ornaments.Life is so much simpler that way. And truly, I will kiss the frog if he will turn into a prince, but, alas... we know how that story ends.



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It was a perfect day for a perfect day. Aren't they all?



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Whenever I come upon a smile in my day, it brightens even the lightest of days.

Even
after
all this time
the Sun never says to the Earth

You owe me

Look
what happens
with a love like that,
it lights the whole sky - Hafiz

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Flowers.There must be flowers. Always. In the midst of winter, I found there was summer lurking deep inside me.

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You can't have everything. But you can have a flower! And just like that, this post is over. Come back tomorrow and we'll do it all over again. Have a fabulous week ahead!

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The gift of love.
The gift of peace.
The gift of happiness.
May all these be yours at Christmas.

May the joy continue to radiate in your lives,
long after the season is gone, gone, gone.
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Love to all, Denise



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I dedicate this post to all of you. You bring joy to my soul and spread your love across the world. For this, I thank you. And just like that, these musings are done...and just so you know, although we are throwing glitter around the globe, I can guarantee you that there is still a little left to take us through Christmas. Have a most fabulous day!

Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people.Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.

We Are The World

There comes a time
When we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can't go on
Pretending day-by-day
That someone, somewhere soon make a change
We're all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know, love is all we need
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives

It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
Oh, send them your heart
So they know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
And so we all must lend a helping hand

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
Oh, there's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me

When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well let us realize
Oh, that a change can only come
When we stand together as one, yeah, yeah, yeah

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me


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Amazing expression of eternal love and loyalty! Human hearts are capable of fantastically good things!

They really are, aren't they? You are such a wonderfully positive person! It is always a pleasure to hear from you!

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Such a beautiful way to look at those mementos, Denise - especially heart tugging for me at this time of the year (lost my nana and my father in December of 2001). However, thinking of the daughters going to such lengths (or should I say heights...lol) makes my heart happy as well, so it all balances out.

Sounds like you have the perfectly family orientated way of celebrating this month - I hope many happy memories are made!

It does balance it out, doesn't it? Not in the way that I thought it would, but, it makes it - better than it was. When people go to such lengths to make a happy place for your existence, you cannot help but make that an opportunity.

Family is everything. Don't leave home without them. xoxo I can tell we will both be making new memories. Have a great week ahead! xo

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What a lovely post Lady Denise!
Brings back many memories for me of the ones that are now long gone from my life. The warmth in this post certainly awakens the kindred spirits within the self.
May you have a super special Christmas period!
Blessings!

Thank you so much for your kind and generous words, always! Your comments lift my day and I just want you to know that you do that for so many people around here. You stretch your warmth across the globe, reaching out to all.

It is very humbling to stand by you. I wish for you and Lady Marian to have a wonderful Christmas filled with peace and love everlasting.

Have a wonderful rest of your week.

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Hey, hey, hey, what a wonderful testimony here and maybe one day I can use these words on my gravestone Lol

You are also a light to many my dear friend and I know that you also find pleasure in lifting others up.

There is much pain in this world and if one could bring a smile to someone else then things seem to be a bit better for them.

I think they made a mistake when they said that great minds think alike, as they should rather have said that great hearts gather together.

Thank you for your kind support over the years and sorry for teasing you every now and then.
All blessings to you my dear friend.

Haha! You are so funny. I had six brothers. Your teasing makes me feel at home. :)

Have a good day my dear friend Lol
Blessings!

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WOW that first shot is so powerful and when I read how tall it was and how effort must have been put in to put such a sweet note there makes it even more special

and how can none not read your post and start getting filled with the Christmas Spirit

Thanks for another such sweet and inspirational post

I can only imagine these two girls on shoulders or maybe even a ladder. I sometimes bring a shovel and plant the verboten daffodil bulbs. LOL So, it can be done.

The note made it all so sweet! People come in and decorate the cemetery where their loved one lay. I can't blame them and I myself go out and decorate. It's fitting. Tis the season and all that. :)

Thank you for stopping by and saying hello, leaving your always kind words behind. Have a great rest of your week.

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You being a rebel and taking a shovel in and breaking the rules I am socked lol
Some rules are just meant to be broken I think

May you week be glorious

It's just a little shovel. :P

LOL, Is that like I was just speeding a little or a little breaking and entering, because i broke a small window?

It's more like being a little bit pregnant. LOL

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That's such a fitting tribute. By the looks of the dates on those tombs, these people all lived a long and fulfilling life. It's great they are so fondly remembered.

Thank you. The people did live long and fulfilling lives in this section of the cemetery. Most that die in action is in a different part of the cemetery. I was visiting my dad, who is buried at Arlington and this is close to where he is.

Have a nice night!

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