I have always been a collector. And most of my collections are driven by memories of my happy childhood, and especially the many Christmases spent at my grandparents' little house in the woods of northern Wisconsin. The best way to describe those Christmases : Magical!!!

I am also fiercely patriotic. I love our country, and our flag, Old Glory!

I also have another Flickr account, with just Christmas photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/christmascarol/