The word of the day for December 12, 2007 is “illumination” — noun 1: the action of illuminating or state of being illuminated: as a: spiritual or intellectual enlightenment b (1): a lighting up (2): decorative lighting or lighting effects c: decoration by the art of illuminating2: the luminous flux per unit area on an intercepting surface at any given point3: one of the decorative features used in the art of illuminating or in decorative lighting.
There must be something in the human genome that recognizes a need for light. When the days get shorter, we build bonfires and string lights on trees, bushes and buildings. We invite others to share our light and warmth. We go out of our way to observe the display of lights put up by others.
This is the season for recognizing the light of love and hope and of passing it on to others. So to all of you I wish a Merry Christmas, Good Eid el-Fitr, Happy Divvali, Happy Hannukah, Good Yule or a Joyous Celebration of whatever holiday of lights you celebrate.
The quote for the day is from Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809 - 1894)
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1 comment:
I think I am # 3 in the 'story intellect' though not because I think I am brillliantly clever but because I often idealize, imagine and predict in my daydreams. Lol!
We see more of these illuminations every year on the outside of folks homes. Its as though they have to compete and see who can twinkle the brightest. They still won't beat the North Star in a frosty clear night sky.
Lovely to see you about again Jan. Hope you and Lloyde are well? I hope you are not tiring yourself out prior to Christmas?
Take care my friend.
Love
Jeanie xxx
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