Christmas 2019, Fredericksburg, Texas
This was a completely different post a few hours ago. In essence, I revealed how miserable and anxious I was feeling about the upcoming holidays. On reflection, I realized that’s not what I want to share with my friends. Instead I hope you enjoy these pretty pictures from Christmas 2019 which we spent in central Texas with the most glorious weather.
The Christmas Tree and Decorations at Fredericksburg 2019
There will be happy holidays and celebrations in the future. Please keep safe and warm. 🎄
Postcards from Kerry 
Remember when life gets us down there is a spark inside of us waiting to be lit. Light that spark Kerry and let christmas in your soul. ❤
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Thank you dear Joseph. ❤️
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Yes!! A great thought! Let’s recall the positives rather than dwell on the flotsam and jetsam of this strange year and look forward to the next :-).
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I was torn between allowing people to feel misery in company but then I thought better of it. Feel sorry for the 22 people that read the first version… 😉 I am always a Grinch at Christmas.
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Haha, agreed – it’s better to spread cheer than gloom. There is far too much of the latter about, unfortunately! Stay Well!
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I have to agree. I have unsubscribed from many blogs because one can be overwhelmed by negativity. Your photo of the Christmas tree reminds me of our visit to Wursburg Germany last December (including the sunshine). Your town looks delightful.
I firmly believe that we can make this Christmas a beautiful one by tapping into the magic or essence of Christmas and being sensible.
Stay Safe.
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Thank you – I regretted my miserable post as soon as I had written it. I live a few hundred miles east of Fredericksburg which is a German town. K x
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Ah don’t regret posting it. You reminded me of a wonderful holiday in Germany last year and without your post I would not have remembered the tree in the square.
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Enjoy the memories!
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Excellent photos and a beautiful respite from the darkness that is now.
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Thank you so much, Rob! It is probably really cold with you but it was 30 degrees here on Monday. My poor wee garden is wilting… 🥶
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It’s in the mid 30’s at night here. My new pup is NOT happy!
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Reflecting on good memories gives pause for joy and happiness. 🍃🍒
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You are so right, Gail. The original post was rather bleak and self indulgent. K x
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Yes, things are very different this year, but let’s keep our spirits up!
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It gave me so much pleasure to look at those photos of Fredericksburg, Pit. The weather was fantastic but I think my original mood was influenced by the below freezing weather! The squirrels are literally knocking at the back door…
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We had our first nightly freeze just before we left for the coast.
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Enjoy the warmth down there. Teddy thoroughly recommends a boat trip to see the whooping cranes – he used to go every December.
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It was quite coolish this time, and frequently overcast, and in addition to that, we had to ut it one day short [more about that in a few days on my blog]. So we did not do very much. But I’d really like to go there for the whooping cranes.
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I went one December and it was miserable Scottish weather at Rockport!
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But we still enjoyed it.
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Good!
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A happy Christmas and holiday season to you and yours ❤
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Festive greetings from this Grinch to you and yours!! I don’t really dislike Christmas, I just get anxious. At least this year there are no parties…😁
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Haha! Fair enough! Christmas can definitely come with its own stresses sometimes!
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I would love a bit of sunshine! Your pictures are lovely.
Minus 10 here⛄️❄️❄️❄️ Keep on telling everyone to look for the positives. I’m trying to believe what I preach.
Hope you have the loveliest weeks in the lead up to Christmas.
Love Anne x
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Thank you so much, Anne. You are often in my mind as one of our essential workers. If I was still working, I might have some perspective but I am grateful for what I have. We have some lovely township decorations this year, so I might go photograph them, Much love to you. K x 💕
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Fredericksburg looks like a charming town! Love the wooden tower behind the gigantic Christmas tree.
I also tend to be a Grinch, but I write my ramblings in my journal. (You may have noticed that I tend not to share many personal details online.) In my experience, negative feelings become stronger if they are pushed away instead of being accepted and worked through. There’s nothing wrong with positivity, but feeling obligated to be positive just makes me feel guilty for not being that way.
I believe this is the longest comment I’ve ever written on ypur blog! 😊
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I so appreciate your understanding, Mags. Right now I feel angry, impotent and miserable about our societal chaos – you know where I live! Despite my mental illness, I can usually see the bright side of life but this year has just overwhelmed me with the lack of contact. I miss my job at the airport and the sense of perspective it gave me. Sometimes a poignant blog can reach out to people but the original post was not good. I do keep a journal – you should see the posts I have abandoned… dystopian hell! Festive Greetings to my favorite fellow Grinch. K x
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It’s incredibly difficult to see the bright side of life while darkness surrounds us on all sides. If I didn’t have my job, I would also be struggling.
Un abrazo x
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Life is beginning to brighten up now as the weather does. K x
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🙂 💛
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*your blog (typo)
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Don’t give up on Christmas!! I felt the same, let’s skip it!! But I changed my mindset and I’m creating new traditions. Christmas isn’t lost, yes it will be different, but let’s embrace new traditions.🎄I will be hosting a Virtual Christmas Party! 🎅🏽 This month will be with ups and downs and that’s fine, accept it. Just in case I can bring a little joy to your day here is my blogpost about it. https://truthfulteatalks.com/2020/11/24/how-to-host-a-virtual-christmas-party/
I will be engaging in #3TsMagicalDecember where I will focus on Self-care. End the year with Acts for me and find the energy for 2021! 📩
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That is very kind of you and I will look at your blog post. Thank you!
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After scrolling down for hours I finally got to the bottom of your comments! <Slight exaggeration<! More seriously, what a beautiful Christmas tree, and I would love ONE day of the sun instead of these endless foggy days! Happy holidays!!
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LOL! My moniker is Chatty Kerry…
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Yup, enjoyed your wonderful scenes. I may need to go downtown – not likely, since I can’t shop, but there are not many decorations up yet in my neighborhood. May be a reflection of no intent to entertain.
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Thank you, Marilee. Both Fredericksburg and where I live are tourist destinations so the decorations are organized years ahead. It warms my soul to see them. It is below freezing today…❄️❄️
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I always live in the moment but the Christmas in the past brings a smile to me. Love the this .
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Stay safe! Merry Christmas! 🎄
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Thank you! Happy Christmas to you, too.
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