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Christmas Blessings from Seattle

Seattle Christmas by you.

Seattle Christmas by you.

Seattle Christmas by you.

Seattle Christmas by you.

Seattle Christmas by you.

Seattle Christmas by you.

Seattle Christmas by you.

** A Most Blessed Christmas to all my dear readers **

 -Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts (all photos taken this week in downtown Seattle)

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6 Responses

  1. these are so beautiful, christine! it’s funny, but i thought you were already on a “break” because my feedreader had not shown any of your recent posts until this morning when three (this and the ones before and after) showed up.

    you are indeed a gift to all who visit here and know you!!! :-) xoxoxoo

  2. Thank you everyone.

    kigen, I love that my “urban monk” comment gave you permission to claim that for yourself! NYC makes a great Abbey!

  3. Merry Seattle Christmas Christine!

    I just want to thank you for a gift you gave me this year, and not too long ago, when you called yourself an “urban monk.” I decided this morning that I too am an urban monk, and that New York City must therefore be my “Abbey.” ((-:

  4. …..and Christmas greetings and many thanks to you Christine for your words and images this Advent season, from Orlando.