Greg feels I put too many lights on our tree this year.  I have never felt so misunderstood as an artist.  A Lighting Artist. I worked in the Theater (say it with an overly syrupy British accent: THEE-AH-TAH!).  Lighting is EVERYTHING, Dar-ah-ling. Without proper lighting, there is no mood…no ambiance. I used a new lighting method this year (patent pending).  I’m calling it the “swamp” method. Supplies needed for a 7 foot tree: 120 feet of lighting. Instructions: Swamp the tree.  SWAMP IT DEAR. Commit to the light, or Jesus’ birthday won’t come.

Upon further reflection (pun entirely intended), my first thought was, “Too many lights? Because I’m not sure I can see the lights underneath the ornaments and garland. I can’t even see THE TREE.” And for my inquisitive readers, I can confirm this tree is decorated “in the round”.

Therefore, we have now agreed on the most important piece of Christmas decorating: next year, “we’re going to need a bigger BOAT”.