Friday, December 15, 2006

Christmas tree updates

Last weekend some friends came over for a night of playing a German board game called Settler, and, together, we made some new paper cut-out additions to my tree. This creative collection of ornaments carefully constructed during a cozy evening of game playing makes my tree an even more special centerpiece in my living room. Perhaps you can appreciate the difference a few adornments and warm company adds to the tree.

From Game Night

The tree is actually better captured without so much light. Its multi-colored glow reflecting in the glass of my window begs me to slow down in the evening (or morning or night -- it's now dark here a majority of the time!) to admire its beauty and reflect on the season.

I have made one very important philosophic and linguistic discovery this season: Christmas tree is not only a noun but also a verb, something to be contemplated and done during quiet winter evenings as the holidays approach.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Settler?! Gilda and I almost broke up over that game! At a group gathering someone broke out this game. It was like monopoly, risk, and stratego all in one. Quite competitive. I got a little caught up with it. Fortunately, we made up but vowed not to play it for a while. I hope that your game was more civil! Cheers, Jeff M

Anonymous said...

Settlers? That game is everywhere! My cousins called my brother before he arrived at the annual family vacation to confirm that he had packed Settlers. Can you believe I've only played it once?!

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