Galway

My wife, some visiting family members, the dogs, and I were able to get away for a few days between Christmas and New Year's to the opposite coast of Ireland -- to what is considered to be the cultural capital of Ireland, Galway.

Galway is one of Ireland's most beautiful cities and I love to visit there every opportunity I can get...

Merry Christmas

A very popular song this time of year... I find that it perfectly reflects the beauty and mood of the season and I wish to share it with you once again.

From me to you -- Merry Christmas!

Christmas

We celebrated Christmas Mass this year at Church of the Guardian Angels, just a 10-15 minute walk in the snow away...

Christmas tree

We finally got a tree -- decorated and in place by Christmas Eve! Better late than never, as they say. If not for a break in the weather we might not have had a tree at all this year.

This picture was taken with a camera phone with no light, except for the tree lights themselves. It may be hard to tell from this photo but this is a truly special and beautiful tree and it helped make for a wonderful and blessed setting for Christmas 2010...

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night...

Keeping things in perspective

Even though the weather has caused great havoc in these parts, it's always refreshing to come across a little something that puts a smile on your face!

Reflections of a Winter's Night

Sometimes even a phone camera can capture some of the beauty of light on a winter night...

And even more snow!

The Butler's Pantry

My wife has a "special" relationship with this company.

Their eight stores are tastefully decorated to celebrate this Christmas season...

Please enjoy this festive video that we made for them.