tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29978915545503496222024-03-12T21:45:47.803-07:00Musings by CharCharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-35485580959341707812019-02-16T13:43:00.000-08:002019-02-16T13:43:30.950-08:00Topics Abound I struggle to keep focused on this blog and it's not because I don't have more than a few things I could talk about. I simply don't have it in the forefront of my mine. I'm going to try and do at least one post a week if not more. There has been so many changes in my life and the world around me, there are plenty of topics to discuss. <br />
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You know I've sat back and I've watched facebook and Twitter-my friends, family and acquaintances during this whole debacle otherwise known as the 2016 election. I am just shocked and saddened by how many people who are normally rational kind people have let this circus bring out their most negative thoughts and actions in the need to be "right". The bottom line in this election is that the people of the US are going to be the losers. Neither candidate is the "Best" <span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">the US has to offer. But instead of looking at the facts on both sides everyone wants to get down in the dirt and sling mud.</span></div>
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If you want to know what's going on then DO THE HOMEWORK. Go to unbiased sites/info and look where the candidates stand then use some of the knowledge you learned in your high school civics class about our checks and balances system . Somethings are not going to be overturned no matter how much we despise and hate them (abortion) Nor can one person make a law to overstep our rights. If you want to know the truth we will only get it when the homework is done. Social media won't give it to you in a meme, slanted post, or a screaming rave.</div>
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We can find the info for ourselves we just have to be invested enough to look for it and then make an EDUCATED, INFORMED decision voting our our personal conscious. And when someone disagrees with you treat them with respect and agree to disagree. That's one of the greatest things about this country and yet every day people are beating each other up over this very thing. The name calling, and degrading of others is beyond sad. This election has brought out the worst in a lot of people and I for one am ashamed of how we are looking to the rest of the world.</div>
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We all need to look at our own time lines and ask ourselves what would our mothers think about them, what would "Grandma" think about them. What would the person who we hold at the highest esteem think of it. Now ask yourself is this the side you want your children and grandchildren to see. Because when the dust settles we all still have to live with how we conducted ourselves . </div>
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Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-13577044363881603312016-08-28T21:08:00.000-07:002016-08-28T21:08:00.622-07:00"Eye in the Sky" A Movie Review <br />
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When I first saw the trailer for "Eye in the Sky" I knew it was one of those movies I <i>should</i> see. You know the ones, the films that have an important message and ask poignant questions. <br />
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These stories' purpose seem not to be one of just entertainment, but one which needs the audience to ask itself significant questions. They cause us to reflect and contemplate the acts and actions of people around us. I for one <i>love </i>these type of movies, maybe it's the lit major in me but I've always enjoyed films that have a message and make me think .<br />
"Eye in the Sky" is one of these.<br />
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As the story begins we see Helen Mirren as Col. Katherine Powell, a British officer who is overseeing a mission to capture terrorists who are are on the top of an international wanted list. The story unfolds and her mission escalates quickly changing into a complicated set of circumstances. It morphs from a simple capture to the question of acceptable collateral damage- even if the collateral damage is an innocent. <br />
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This is just one of the questions asked and argued at White Hall among several British Officials. This debate is a means to get the audience to ask it'self some tough questions. One of the points it hammers home is how easy it is to sit thousands of miles away and push a button causing death and destruction to the guilty but also to the innocent. <br />
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This movie is not a "good time" but it is done extremely well with a phenomenal <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2057392/?ref_=nv_sr_1" target="_blank">cast </a>and which requires the viewer to take a side and support their choice. In a world where these type of situations seem to be on the rise in areas we presumed to be safe (a concert in Paris) we have to start facing the choices we are making in the name of security and peace. <br />
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<br />Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-46828817592904432932016-08-07T21:14:00.003-07:002016-08-07T21:14:50.095-07:00Something New <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've struggled at times to find the time to keep up with a blog. Honestly I think it's just something I forget about and then I'm shocked at the amount of time that seems to race by. On that note I've been thinking of something new I might want to try. <br />
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So here we go. I'm going to try and do movie reviews as well as possibly book reviews. I'm also going to just do "topic" writing but we'll see where it goes. So stay tuned. Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-55607782906459283362014-06-05T00:17:00.002-07:002014-06-05T00:20:13.290-07:00True to the End? We are just days away from the beginning of the end for True Blood. This summer will be the last one we will all tune into HBO on Sunday nights with trepidation and excitement wondering what new ways the show will titillate, shock and frighten us. We've become obsessed with the story of a simple telepathic bar maid from Louisiana and the powerful creatures of the night that seem to find her irresistible. We've watched as the demons<span style="color: red;"> </span>from our childhood nightmares have been brought to life before our very eyes and surprisingly proven to be as sexy as they were dangerous. It will be with great anticipation that we'll watching and hoping our favorites will survive the final season <span style="color: red;"> </span><br />
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When the dust finally settles at the end of summer will we be satisfied and maybe even amazed, or will we feel let down and left to curse Alan Ball and the other writers - only time time will tell. <br />
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<br />Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-86556746319528961652014-04-17T00:39:00.000-07:002014-04-17T00:40:35.719-07:00The Blood Moon Sometimes we are lucky enough for all the conditions to be favorable so we can enjoy a wonderful show in the sky. We were lucky enough in our part of the US to have a clear beautiful night that lent it'self so well to the beautiful lunar eclipse on April 15, 2014 which resulted in a gorgeous blood moon. Below are a few images that helps explain a lunar eclipse. <br />
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Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-21296437346225799032013-07-01T01:57:00.000-07:002013-07-01T01:57:41.679-07:00True Blood S6 E3 You're No Good There are so many that fit the title of this week's episode that it would be hard to pick just one but honestly the wolves spring to mind immediately. I don't know WHAT the heck is going on with them, and is it just me or do they seem to be running a muck? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Then of course we have the curious, mysterious Ben. Is he good, is he part fae or? I think something is rotten in Denmark here, possibly. He's a wild card that's for sure but he was happy to meet "Gramps" AKA Niall, and he sure wants to buddy up with Sookie. What do you all think friend or foe? </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to serve </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helping out yet again? hmm </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What's he really up to ? <br /></td></tr>
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Speaking of shady shenanigans there's a certain blonde blast from the past working with the crazy governor. Bet old Steve wished he'd been a little wiser picking spouses.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trouble with a capital T</td></tr>
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I saved what I thought was one of the best parts of the show till last, kinda like dessert. Of course I'm talking about Eric who else. I'm not sure what to think about Willa, is she girl caught in a bad situation with a crazy father, (she wouldn't be the first) or is she perhaps another fangbanger addicted to V. I do think she's caught the sheriff's attention and not just because of her father. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Are you a good girl? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Already sleeping with an enemy umm let's revisit the earlier question. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Any guesses what she might be thinking about? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep, getting Eric to put his mouth on her was my first guess </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Did finger sucking ever look so sexy... </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric knows how to leave a girl stunned and speechless </td></tr>
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Last but not least we have damage control. It seems this season there's going to be a lot of carnage and tonight was no different with the destruction of the Fae Club and all it's fairies. It's been interesting and entertaining to get a glimpse into this magical world and they will be missed. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Niall wonders at the chaos </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remembering and understanding the attack of his nemesis -Warlow </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beyond words- wounded with loss of his kin </td></tr>
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<b>Sunday's episode had some fantastic surprises and left fans screaming for more. </b></div>
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<b> The first question we were all dying to know-- WHO IS THIS MAN? </b></div>
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<b>Now with that question answered we can move on to the sexy part of the night-- ERIC. </b><br />
<b> He played the part of a kick-butt hero in so many ways and most of us couldn't get enough. </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why yes there is and Dr. Northman makes it all better<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh wait is it our hero in disguise ?<br /> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then finally Eric ends his day doing what he does best-<br />charming his way into a beautiful woman's window<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;"> And if Eric wasn't enough to keep us entertained </span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;">we had some more shocking things in store for us</span> <span style="font-size: small;">with <u>The Sun </u></span> </b><br />
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<br />Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-7865487798164853082013-03-31T23:25:00.000-07:002013-03-31T23:25:23.536-07:00I am actually a little shocked that I haven't posted anything since Christmas. WOW where does the time go? Oh I know, RL gets in the way and it seems like you are doing good to just get through the day and on to the next without just finding a cozy "cave" and just hiding for awhile. Ever have one of those times? Well that's what the first part of the year has been for me, I'm praying that things are going to slow down and get back to normal, well normal for me at least ; ) <br />
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Well we've reached the twelfth day of Christmas which is also referred to as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Night_(holiday)" target="_blank">twelfth night </a>which is the night before the Epiphany, over-wise recognized as the day the three wise men arrived to present gifts to the baby Jesus. Of course during many of the celebrations drummers were part of the many performers hired to entertain guests and many times the drums where used to announce the next course in the holiday feasts. </div>
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During the holidays it was quite common for musicians, dancers, and performers to be hired to entertain guests at the festivals and celebrations. Bagpipes were commonly heard among the merriment. Since the Stewarts held the throne after Elizabeth of course they brought in their Scottish influence but what many do not realize is that bagpipes were also commonly found in France. </div>
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When thinking about sharing something for day eleven I had a bit of trouble. I was thinking I could to the obvious - share something Scottish but that's just to predictable. So how about this, since there is a lot air used while playing the bagpipes I share something that requires blowing. All right get your mind out of the gutter, geeze it's Christmas for heaven's sake. *SMH and Winking* Just look below and enjoy! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 10--Ten Lords A'Leaping </span></div>
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It's pretty well accepted the "Lords a'leaping" the song refers to is speaking of Morris Dancers. Morris Dancing can be traced back to the mid 15th century and the dancers were often hired to entertain. Although it was a folk dance style it was often found in demand among the nobility and royalty. In fact it's said that Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were particularly fond of this entertainment and had Morris Dancers at court quite often. </div>
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Today Morris Dancing is still popular around the world and Morris Dancing teams can be found from Australia to the United States and even an unlikely place as Hong Kong. Goes to show us how some things help to cross cultural boundaries. Dance is definitely one of these elements which is why I'm sharing ten history making moments in dance. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 9--Nine Ladies Dancing </span></div>
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This particular day is pretty straight forward. Ladies dancing were quite common at the parties and holidays. Often the noblewomen would dance to entertain the gentlemen and I'm sure we've all scene these complicated yet beautiful performances in one movie or another. Here is an example of one of the types of dance you might see during this time. </div>
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It's so beautiful and elegant. And yes, it is </div>
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Seven swans a'swimming are proving to be pretty elusive in regards to some deeper "meaning" other than the religious one. So let's do some brainstorming about what the giver could possibly mean by giving his/her true love seven swans a'swimming. Well first of all we all know seven is a lucky number and considered the number of God and then we come to the swans themselves. Most of us think of grace and beauty when we think of a swan. There is something very beautiful about these white birds that seem timeless. So I could see why someone might give their love something with a swan with the idea of it being representative of timeless beauty and grace. Who knows maybe the "swimming" part meant they were giving their true love a piece of real estate with a lake which just <i>happened</i> to have seven swans living on it. Hey that would be a great gift wouldn't it!</div>
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Since we are talking about timeless beauty and elegance I have several ideas of topics I could share on this topic but I think I will go with my first idea --Seven women I consider represent timeless beauty and grace. <span style="font-size: x-small;"> (left to right-<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Hepburn" target="_blank">Audrey Hepburn</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Kelly" target="_blank">Grace Kelly</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Streisand" target="_blank">Barbara Streisand</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Kennedy" target="_blank">Jackie Kennedy</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor" target="_blank">Elizabeth Taylor</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana,_Princess_of_Wales" target="_blank">Princess Diana, </a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benazir_Bhutto" target="_blank">B</a><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benazir_Bhutto" target="_blank">enazir Bhutto</a>) </span></span></div>
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What could be that romantic about giving someone six geese much less six geese "A' Laying". There is hardly anything online about this particular verse of the song but I was thinking maybe they mentioned the geese laying eggs to represent fertility and birth. So maybe the person giving the geese was wishing their true love a life of being blessed and fertile. That might be grasping a bit I'm not sure, but I thought it sounded good! Anyway... I've decided to concentrate not on the "bird" part of the story but on the egg. Below are a variety of eggs that may not be what the author had in mind, but I'll take one of these over an old goose egg anytime! </div>
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This one is pretty straight forward right. I mean what woman alive doesn't like getting jewelry of some sort from her<i> true love. </i> And of course December is the most popular time of the year to propose in fact<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/WolfFiles/story?id=1355876" target="_blank"> 26%</a> of the proposals for the year at Christmas. Talk about a great way to start a new year! </div>
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Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-38209880913390875152012-12-16T00:22:00.000-08:002012-12-16T00:25:00.411-08:0012 Days of Christmas-Day 4 <div style="text-align: center;">
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The fourth day lyric seems to have come about because of a bit of a mix-up. Originally the lyrics mentioned 4 <a href="http://lsned.com/facts/four-calling-birds/" target="_blank">"colly/collie" </a>birds NOT "calling birds". Of course to most of us that doesn't make any more sense than the modern "calling birds". However, it might when I share a bit of trivia with you. Colly/Collie refers to black birds. Colly was a slang term to refer to black originating from the term used by coal miners. Aren't you e going to be fount of trivia by the time we are done! </div>
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Since I didn't really know or find anything too interesting on blackbirds I think I'll share something in connection the the modern day lyric<i>, </i>Enjoy </div>
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Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221763632358537004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997891554550349622.post-66093292722800593852012-12-15T01:57:00.000-08:002012-12-15T01:58:57.482-08:0012 Days of Christmas-Day 3 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Interesting enough the third day's gift isn't as straightforward as you might think. There is very little known as to what the writer was actually referring. The author could have meant an actual chicken from France of which there are many breeds, one of them being the<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faverolles_(chicken)" target="_blank"> Faverolles </a> which are quite remarkable looking birds. However, since it just refers to <i>hens </i>it seems a little ambiguous. Did you know a female octopus and a female lobster were called hens? Who knew! And doesn't that give us a really different visual for the third day. I'm going to stick with the idea of chickens because I just can't wrap my mind of giving an octopus as a romantic gift... Yuck! <br />
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So what in the world could be interesting about a turtle dove? I don't know about you, but when I hear the word dove I imagine the white one with a green twig or branch in it's mouth. You know the one they<i> </i>always use for peace. However, there is a special trait turtle doves share and many believe it is as important as peace. Can you guess what it might be? If you guessed love then you are 100% right. In fact Turtle Doves are quiet famous for being monogamous and forming life time bonds. This is often the reason we will find them used as a symbol of love in literature and poetry. So if your someone special gave you two Turtle Doves he/she might be telling you they want to love you for a lifetime...I know kinda sappy huh, but defiantly a special gift and of course perfect for us hopeless romantics. </div>
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Since the turtle doves represent true abiding and constant love I'm sharing two poems about love and of course the Turtle Dove is very present </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The twilit May - the time of love.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Meltingly called the turtle-dove,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Where rich and sweet pinewoods lay.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Whispered of love the mosses trail,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The flowering tree as sweetly lied,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The rose's fragrant sigh replied</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">To love-songs of the nightingale.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">In shadowy woods the burnished lake</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Darkly complained a secret pain,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">By circling shores embraced again;</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">And heaven's clear sun leaned down to take</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">A road astray in azure deeps,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Like burning tears the lover weeps.</span></span><br />
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And now on the first day of Christmas my first share with you *drum roll* is of course a fun version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" by Straight No Chaser. It's really worth the watch so take a minute or 3:30 to be exact and enjoy. <br />
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<a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/meaning-behind-twelve-days-christmas-2322564.html?cat=34" target="_blank">Meaning behind the 12 Days Of Christmas </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/music/12days.asp" target="_blank">12 Days by Snopes </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.catholic.net/index.php?id=3465&option=dedestaca" target="_blank">12 Days Catholic History </a></div>
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