As crystalline snowflakes rest upon bare branches, they create delicate white brushstrokes against the deep azure sky. Each limb wears its winter coat with quiet dignity, the pure white snow highlighting every graceful curve and twist of wood that reaches toward heaven.

My wife and I had to run lots of errands and buy a few gifts! But we did make time to visit the First National Center for coffee, wonderful pastries and of course Christmas cheer!!! And…we stopped by the Skirvin Hotel lobby!!