a shining star upon the highest bough

as i walked along i could see the Christmas tree farm on the right side of the path. across the way is an old church building. through these wild blackberry brambles you can see a glimpse of the Christmas trees growing, row by row, each standing as a representative of a future memory for someone in their lifetime.

i stopped and took this photograph today using the black and white option/feature on my cell phone. i placed my phone back in my pocket and continued the lovely walk.

below, is an excerpt from one of my favorite books, and one i recommend reading this month. it's a wonderful book, about a nun who gives her life time friend, Tree to everyone to admire as a Rockefeller Christmas tree.

i think there is a certain magic that takes place while looking at lights on Christmas trees. a magic that gives a heart or mind a certain peace and hope that is often needed, and of course joy.





"I'm not a sentimental man, but when I saw her standing there, under the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, I started to cry.


She was not a young woman; in fact, she was fairly old. But her eyes stayed fixed on the star at the top of the tree with the curiosity and amazement of a child who has just discovered something new and wonderful. With her bright, bony face barely poking out of her black habit she looked like a little bird next to that giant tree. Only later would I understand exactly what lay behind the sparkle in her eyes, what it all meant to her.


Her name was Sister Anthony, and she was a friend of mine."

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Excerpt from

The Christmas Tree, by Julie Salamon and Jill Weber
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From my blogosphere friends, a glimpse of their Christmas trees. If you have a photo of your tree this year, or any other special decoration please leave me a comment and I will gladly link to it. Thanks to all who are sharing! Enjoy!


Noe Noe Girl's tree

Herrad's tree

Andrew's tree

Morton's lights