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Delray Beach-Christmas...Joy, Love, and Peace.

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Delray Beach-Christmas...Joy, Love, and Peace.

 

If someone finds where this month or even this week went, would you please let me know. As has most everyone else, I have been busy preparing for Christmas.

 

jingle bell jog

 

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift. Albert Einstein

 

 

We also have our wonderful friends coming in for a too-short visit, so very excited about that. Actually, as I’m writing this, they are on their way up A1A from having visited Key West. But when you read this, they will have already arrived. Confusing, I know.

 

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Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values. Thomas S. Monson

 

 

My annual tradition or weird quirk as some may call it, of being in the mall on Christmas Eve may have to be skipped this year since it falls on a Sunday.
 

I love being in the Mall on that day, even if there is nothing left that I need to buy. (could that possibly be?) Fathers rushing with their children to buy mom a gift...giddy teens buying just the right present for their boyfriend/girlfriend.

People with smiles on their faces saying “Merry Christmas” to people they pass and to the sales staff.

I love it!!!

 

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. Norman Vincent Peale

 

 

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However...it is Sunday and that means NFL games. Falcons vs The Saints, and the Dolphins vs the Chiefs.

 

What a dilemma!

 

Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling. Edna Ferber

 

 

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Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is, in reality, great, if it is given with affection. Pindar

 

 

Wherever you are, whatever you’re celebrating, I hope that you will keep the spirit of the season in your heart.

 

christmas lights

 

Have a splendid, joyous, and

fantabulous Weekend!!!

 

 

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Comments(19)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Why does time tend to fly during the holiday period? Enjoy the whirl!

Dec 23, 2017 05:34 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy Streib,

Not sure where the week went and can't believe this Sunday is Christmas eve! I'm ready..we pick up our standing rib roast at Central Market this afternoon for Christmas dinner. My closer at my favorite title company said we had a "Christmas Miracle" yesterday when I came to terms on one of my listings and this is the third one contract! We got it receipted and they did inspections in the afternoon! 

Dec 23, 2017 05:49 AM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

We should try to keep the spirit of the season in our hearts all year around.

Dec 23, 2017 06:15 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks for spreading the Christmas Cheer, Kathy. We can hear you sing it loud for all to hear. 

Dec 23, 2017 07:10 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Having to be in the mall, huh, sounds like a shopping problem to me, haha.  I usually avoid shopping at all costs, but I know I would enjoy being in the mall and people watching!

Dec 23, 2017 07:26 AM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Kathy, thanks for the uplifting Chistmas sentiments!  Happy Holidays.

Dec 23, 2017 07:28 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I love people watching, giving, anything this time of year...probably wont even watch our packers tonight!

Dec 23, 2017 07:30 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We will be in the Palm Beach Gardens Mall on Christmas Eve to get an Apple gift card. I share your quirk.

Dec 23, 2017 07:39 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

"Jingle Jog" - What a cool name for a holiday run.  I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas, Kathy!

Dec 23, 2017 09:07 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Kathy - no way do I want to be near the mall and forget about finding a parking space.  Have a warm and Merry Christmas.

Dec 23, 2017 09:50 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

I've had a few quiet days in the West Virginia mountains with my parents, and time to head home tomorrow.  Christmas Day will be a bit quiet, I expect Liz and I will finally go see the latest Star Wars movie.

Dec 23, 2017 09:57 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Hello Kathy: Yes, girlfriend, I am right there with ya! Where DID this month go? I was just thinking about that yesterday! Trying to figure out how I have been in Hawaii for over 3 weeks and it feels like I just got here.

Since I'm here by myself, all I have to do everyday is make sure I eat 3 meals, manage my real estate transactions and make the bed. Yet I am busy all day long. Where does the time go? (I'll tell ya: Alphabears! There is a new version coming out in 2018, ha, ha.)

Dec 23, 2017 10:23 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Lovely quotes...thank you!

Dec 23, 2017 10:30 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I always used to like being in the mall on Christmas Eve too. Somehow I stopped doing it several years back. 

We have Ashley and Stew here for a few days, staying with us. They are heading back to NY on Christmas after breakfast. It's nice having her here!

Dec 23, 2017 12:39 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

Wishing you a delightful Christmas and I love Edna Ferber's quote.  Enjoy your friends and your time together.  A

Dec 23, 2017 01:54 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Kathy Streib thanks for the Christmas Cheers. Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2017 02:00 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Wow, I love what you do with pictures, especially because I did not figure it, probably some software. Your second picture is stunning and standing out even among your other strikingly gorgeous pictiures

Dec 23, 2017 03:57 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Those were wonderful. Hoping you & your family has a very Merry Christmas & a wonderful start to 2018 too Kathy!

Dec 23, 2017 07:44 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin it zooms by the older we get.

 

Dec 24, 2017 03:53 AM