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Whenever Jim and I think about taking a day trip, more often than not, we consider driving north rather than south of our hometown, Concord, New Hampshire. Most often, we choose to go to northern New Hampshire, or to Vermont. Yesterday, our destinations were our favorite spots in Lebanon; and nearby Hanover, to visit the Hood Art Museum and the Dartmouth Bookstore. I was so pleased to see that the latter carries cialis time to take effect magazine, and the banner (ad) headline on the front cover, for my latest article, “After the Taliban…,” is in prominent visibility. The article is about an Afghan master embroiderer, Hafiza Malikbaba, whom we were fortunate to meet last summer.
On the way to Lebanon, we took a little side trip to Grantham, home of the Sunshine Carousel Quilt Shop, a lovely shop with lots to offer. I found just the right flannel to back the baby quilt I am making for my grandson, who is expected to be born within the next two weeks! I’m using Funky Monkey fabrics for the quilt top, and I have made him a stuffed monkey, too. The backing of the quilt is a Judie Rothermel reproduction fabric print in flannel, in brown with red flowers. I hope it will be soft and cuddly.
We took our time, and lingered in the area a bit longer than usual, knowing that at 5:00 p.m., the Christmas lights are turned on at the LaSalette Shrine in Enfield, NH, just a short detour off the highway. The multi-colored lights, some of which have sayings, such as “Joy,” “Peace,” “The Wise Seek Him,” are a sight to behold. There is an outdoor creche scene, an indoor chapel that is decorated, a gift shop, and an indoor mini-restaurant where one can enjoy the best, steamed hot dog ever, chili, hot mulled apple cider, and cookies made by Father Jerry that I had to “sample.”

Jim took a couple of photos of the LaSalette light display, on the mountain that overlooks Lake Mascoma, a destination for many “believers,” even busloads of people from Canada. I asked Jim to post the photo above so that you can enjoy seeing at least a portion of the display. The only thing missing this year is snow, and apparently, we are going to have a snow-less Christmas. I hope that prediction changes.

Many of the houses in all of the small towns we passed through on our way home, on that lonely road on a very dark night, had light displays, wreaths, and yard decorations, all very beautiful. So far, this has been the best holiday season ever.

Patricia


 

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