All around Manhattan the Christmas trees are up, and the brownstones are decorated. Below is a festive one on the Upper East Side.
Many of my friends are off to midnight Mass, but my senior Mother and I will watch the 1st American Pope say Mass on tv. Over the years, Mom and I have spent Christmases both together and apart.
By phone, I've had lovely catch-up chats with 4 friends today.
I hear many poor people are suffering with the flu. Mom and I got our flu, RSV, and the latest Covid vaccines in October, 2025. Thank heaven for shots! Get your up-to-date vaccines, dear readers, from your doctors or local pharmacies! No need to be sick unnecessarily.
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| Adoration of the Shepherds by Jacob van Oost (1603–1671), a Flemish Baroque painter |
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Merry Christmas Debbie. How lovely to watch the Pope saying Mass on TV - I have not been aware of it being available here. The street scenes in NYC are gorgeous; seeing it one Christmas has always been a wish for me. Those Christmas cookies are amazing, and I am sure many family members will enjoy them. Hope your Christmas is magical, and best wishes to your Mom too.
ReplyDeleteFrom your posted photos, I know you had a warm, spirited family gathering with your son and some of your grandchildren. I enjoyed your photos and you decorated your new home beautifully. Thanks for sharing those with us!
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