Driving around with Fr. Michael on Thursday, we were admiring and occasionally mocking the Christmas lights in my neighbourhood. Just imagine the scene, it's 1am and two random individuals drive through ridiculously wealthy developments in a blue collar vehicle with cigarettes dangling from their mouths as they point and giggle at the overly indulgent Christmas lights that were clearly done by professionals. The above photo does not being to capture the harsh glow from the LED lights of that house. It could be seen from the entrance of the cul-de-sac where I thought for an instant that we may perhaps be coming upon Las Vegas. Fr. Michael shook his head in dismay and said, "That just screams 'new money'."Please note the palm trees that are scattered across the lawn and the evergreen to the far left. Y'know, I don't believe that palm trees are indigenous to Southern New Jersey. Sadly, this is not the only home in these parts that features palm trees and evergreen 'growing' side by side. Astonishing.
Michael and I both agree that we prefer lights hung by the owners of the house and you can totally tell those from the ones designed by a company. Oh well, to each his own!
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