♫ Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say:
“Rudolph with your nose so bright,
won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?” ♫

Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks.

I would like to take a moment and wish each and everyone the Best of the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.

This past year was challenging for so many and in so many ways; the year ahead will be a year of rebuilding and recovery. The problems confronting the world today at times seem almost insurmountable; world hunger and world peace, the continuing challenge of preserving the environment for future generations, the need for education and freedom for all among many others. To all I hope for Peace, Hope and Happiness. I hope your goals for the New Year find good ground and take root.

As has become my tradition at this time of year, and as my gift to you, I offer a few minutes of solitude and reflection. This slide show combines two of my loves – music and photography. I hope this slide show and music (please turn your speakers on!) brings to you a time of calm, joy and peace. The music is of course, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Johnny Marks and is performed by the Argyle Alumni Choir, Argyle Senior Secondary School, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, copyright Frances Roberts, Director. Used with permission. I hope you enjoy the combination of the music and the photos.

Best wishes for a safe holiday filled with warmth, comfort and good cheer!

2009 David J. Bilinsky – Thoughtfullaw.com Christmas Slide Show from David Bilinsky on Vimeo.

Hat tip to Steve Matthews for the Vimeo suggestion!

Photos © 2009 David J. Bilinsky