2012 Christmas Music Marathon-Day 1

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Today marks the return of two of my favorite things. It's been a long time since I posted a Skywatch Friday and today marks the beginning of the 2012 Christmas Music Marathon. When I was posting to Skywatch Friday on a regular basis, I would also post an inspirational song for the week. I will return to that practice as well. Black Friday marks the true beginning of the Christmas season for the retail world. We will be overwhelmed with product ads trying to get us to purchase things that we probably don't need. We just survived a political campaign in which two candidates tried to persuade us that they were best suited to run the country, and now it's time to endure endless Christmas ads. Let's take a few moments each day for the next few weeks to focus on the real reason for the season. A Savior is born. Let's "Take a Walk Through Bethlehem". Let the season begin!

Not So Wordless Wednesday

Centerpiece

One of the most creative people I know is the person that I married.  My wife has a gift for event planning, decorations, and interior design.  She has had no formal training in these areas, but there is no denying her talent.  The arrangement pictured above is just a glimpse of her skills.  During the next few weeks, you will see other examples of her gifts because Christmas is coming and I am married to one of Santa's elves.  She likes nothing better than turning the house into a show place of Christmas spirit.

Than brings me to another upcoming event.  DrillerAA's Christmas Music Marathon will begin this Friday.  This is the third annual event.  Each day I will post one or more Christmas video's along with other Christmas oriented thoughts.  Here is an example of what you can expect in the coming days.

  

So, if you're looking for a little more Christ in your Christmas, stop by here and see what music is celebrating the birth of a Savior.  See you on Friday.  Happy Thanksgiving all.

Ruby Tuesday

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I found this little jewel at a local car show a few months back.  I was scrolling through my photos to see if I had anything that I could use for Ruby Tuesday and there it was and now, here it is.  Happy Ruby Tuesday all.
Okay, this is Thanksgiving week and some of you know what that means.  On Friday I will begin posting my third annual Christmas Music Marathon.  There will be a new post and a new Christmas themed music video each day until Christmas day, maybe even until New Years day.  The music will range from traditional carols, to hymns, to contemporary Christian music.  The focus of the music will be the birth of our Savior.  In a day and time when we push the limits of material possessions, in the name of "holiday spirit", I have decided that for 30 days, I will make an effort to put Christ back in Christmas.  Stop by Friday for the first post of the Christmas season here at Driller's Place.  See you then.

Touchdown Friday Night

Last night I went to a local high school football game with a friend of mine.  It is play-off season.  My friend helps run the clock, so I got access to the press box.  WooHoo!  I packed up my camera and off we went.  The local team is undefeated, ranked number 1 in the state of Arkansas and favored to win it all this year. Our opponents were from West Memphis.  So, how did the Bentonville Tigers do last night?  Let's see.

 Touchdown Tigers!

 Touchdown Tigers!

 Touchdown Tigers!

 Touchdown Tigers!

Touchdown Tigers!

 Bentonville 42, West Memphis 0!  The Tigers pretty much lived up to their reputation last night.  I enjoyed the photo opportunity, but I would really like to get on the sidelines with my camera.  Maybe next year.  This week we play Ft. Smith Southside in the state semi-finals.

Lookin" Out My Back Door

We live in a development that has "Green Space".  Actually our green space is true wooded areas.  Since the entire development is over 30,000 acres and has existed as a village/city since the early sixties, there is plenty of mature wooded area.  Our green space is home to a large population of white tail deer.  Our house is adjacent to a green space on two sides.  As a result, there is a herd of deer, 9-12, that run in the ravine behind the house.  Yesterday, this doe walked up on to a knoll behind the house and proceeded to bed down.  It was around 10:00 a.m.  I got my camera and got within 75 feet of her before she spotted me and stood up for a better view.  I took a few photos before she had enough of this modeling gig and headed back into the forest.

Wordless Wednesday

 

Dallas After Dark

Ruby Tuesday

1957 Was A Very Good Year