Eva’s Byte #287 – For the Birds

Oh, by gosh, by golly
It’s time for mistletoe and holly

(Lyrics to “Mistletoe and Holly,” a 1957 Christmas song recorded and co-written by Frank Sinatra)
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A little early to ring in the holidays, but they’ll be here soon enough.

Like so many of us, I’m spending more time at home in self-isolation during the pandemic. It has behooved me to nest by surrounding myself with bits and baubles which connote and promote a sense of peace, tranquility, and harmony.

For instance, my miniature Christmas trees. Over the years, I’ve acquired a smattering of them ranging from 6 – 24 inches in height:

A tree comprised of tiny cellophane packages

A tinsel tree of holly and berries

A tree made from pine cones, interspersed with berries

A dainty evergreen decorated with red ball ornaments and red bows

An evergreen with pine cones and berries, to which I’ve added felt mini mice on the branches.

Since I love to surround myself with objects from nature, both the pine cone tree and mouse critter tree stay in place all year round.

This brings me around to yesterday’s acquisition from Amazon, shown in the photo, and out for delivery. I intend to display this tree on the surface of a large storage bin located to the right of my desk in my office. There, it will remain all year beside a small bin containing my dearly departed Hope’s memorabilia.

By gosh, by golly, soon after I determine the spread of its branches, I’ll be ordering a set of miniature birds to perch on them—before it’s time for mistletoe and holly, that’s for sure.

As we round the bend to the holidays, may each of you nest to your heart’s contentment.

*My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.

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