If you decorate the inside or outside of your home or both, is it done? Some folks in my neighborhood put their Christmas dec's up before Thanksgiving Day. We used to never put decorations up until at least December and often not until the week before Christmas. Now it seems the competition is not only how many lights and other decorations one uses but how fast. I think we should keep seasons in their own time. Otherwise why not just put up decorations year round. We should prepare for Christmas but not just decorations and lights. Not just food for gatherings or presents for kids. Prepare your hearts for the Lord Jesus, whose birth we are celebrating. Prepare your hearts for His return. We do not know when that will be, but we should be prepared at all times for Jesus. He would rather have love from our hearts than presents from the store. Decorate your heart with love and kindness and giving. This is the best way to celebrate Jesus' birth. Thanks for watching. JJ:D ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-9Jk7xf47c

*Los Boleros* *Abstract Animated Art* * Ravel's Bolero* One of my favorite pieces of contemporary classical music is Ravel's Bolero. It has the strength to keep you listening. It is in a minor key so you can let your mind wander into the dark and then when you are not expecting it, this piece will melt your heart. My animations were made while listening to this music. They reflect my feelings and mood while hearing it. I hope you can feel the same electric feeling I have and that my art will only serve to enhance your enjoyment of this awesome music. Thank you for watching. JJ:) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsQjsEi1jNA

*Hold Me Together Lord* *Christian Art Music Worship* This song is based upon several Bible verses including many psalms. But the main theme of this song is that God will keep you safe in His loving hands no matter what the problem or how bad it gets: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Isaiah 41 Vs.10-13* 10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' 11 "Behold, all those who were incensed against you Shall be ashamed and disgraced; They shall be as nothing, And those who strive with you shall perish. 12 You shall seek them and not find them-- Those who contended with you. Those who war against you Shall be as nothing, As a nonexistent thing. 13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.' I pray that you will be at peace and know the Grace of our Savior Jesus. He loves you. He is there whenever you need Him and we all need Him all the time. He is part of the triune God. One God in three persons. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. May He grand you His perfect Peace! In Jesus name I pray, Amen ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utPaY0u17jQ

Something you can tap you foot to in this midweek slump. It is hot here in Southern Arizona, Africa hot. We are drowning in our own sweat because the dew point, which is more important here than relative humidity, is way up. I believe we are in for an early monsoon season. What better reason to have a heart that not only has a swing beat but an entire swing band backing it up. All hearts should be this healthy! Have fun and thank you for watching. JJ:D ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yyiZBur3ms