What does Christmas mean to you? At this point in my life, it's all about the eggnog! Rum and eggnog, cookies and eggnog, coffee and eggnog, the choices are endless. Pumpkin spice is another contender on the list of things that come and go as quickly as a bad haircut. It's a bear's bug if ever there was one. I want eggnog all year, so that's why we freeze a couple of them for later. (good trick to remember) Family, feasts and giving also doesn't have to happen at Christmas - I prefer to party and give gifts all year round. I guess I'm a glutton for good stuff.
Here's a splash of our house this year. Our tree is a four-tiered wooden creation by my brother Craig Lybarger. My village changes each time and grows with every house or critter that people donate to the cause. The multitude of red and green bins are crammed up in the attic and taking over a third of the halloween hut. This madness has got to stop! But it's pretty and it sparkles and it helps to brighten a grey, rainy day here on the wet coast.
These photos were taken by Steve Horvat in 2017 when we performed original Christmas songs at a bar in Burnaby, including the groovy psychedelic shot of me in the disco lights. Back at Twisted Gitar Music Studio, I recorded this track on the old acoustic upright piano we used to have. Man, I miss being able to pound on that thing. But it's gone to another home where a new family can love it as much as we did. 'It's All About Love' is a Christmas wish; the impossible dream of world peace, inner happiness and all things rosy. The simplicity of the vintage Chicago piano mixed with Mark's heartfelt harmonica create the perfect backdrop for this story. (marksheldan.com) Like a loping horse pulling a sleigh, it rolls along at a relaxing pace, letting the message unfold in a gentle, understanding way. The bells and chimes stir up memories of the joyous season as the Smokeywine vocal stylings remind us that giving is not just for one day a year. (Smokeywine.com)
Sugar Plum fairy I am not! But I used to dance with the Terpsichore Dance Company in Penticton in 1981 - 82. Wish I still had that body! LOL. Once again, I'd like to thank our listeners and streaming audience for supporting organic, homegrown music and local artists. We care when you share! Have yourself a merry little Christmas and remember to love, laugh and dance! ~*.*~ Lea
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