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Tanner: Ramblings on a life of optimism
Jean Tanner
“Tra-la-la, tweedle-dee-dee, it gives me a thrill, to wake up in the morning to the mockin’ bird’s trill. Tra-la-la, tweedle-dee-dee, there’s peace and goodwill, you’re welcome as the flowers on Mockingbird Hill.” George Vaughn Horton
This song, made popular in the early 1950s, popped in my head recently. Stepping outdoors at sunrise, the air was filled with the melodious song of the mockingbird. It was music to my ears, making it feel like spring was right around the corner, even though Punxsutawney Phil had predicted six more weeks of cold weather.
Overland Park neighborhood creates extravagant holiday display to help Salvation Army
OP neighbors create holiday display to help Salvation Army
and last updated 2020-12-24 23:58:34-05
For 11 months out of the year, it s known as Terrace Place, but in December â everything changes.
The neighborhood off of West 131st Place and Antioch Road transforms into Christmas Place, a holiday tradition thatâs 28 years strong.
âIt just really embodies what we want to do and what the holiday season is all about,â said George Vaughn, who has lived in the neighborhood since 2000.
Homes and yards get draped in strings of light, as candy canes and characters from the Grinch are put out in front lawns.