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I am Light that has come into the world so that all who believe in me won’t have to stay any longer in the dark. [Jesus]

John 12:46 (The Message)

Live a lover’s life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 1:11 (The Message)

Radio City Music Hall – Part 3

Monday, November 29

Our Trip to NYC

The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers was one of my favorite numbers

This is one of the show’s original numbers from 1933.

The costumes are of the same design created in 1933 by Vincente Minelli.

Each costume is made for the individual dancer.

The closing act of this number is quite cute.

Watch the arms of those in the beginning of the line after this cannon goes “boom” and everyone collapses.

The last soldier quickly goes for a large pillow after he sees what is happening.

Tomorrow night the performance “New York at Christmas”

Get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel. I don’t want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don’t want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences.

Ephesians 4:1-3 (The Message)

Radio City Music Hall – Part 2

Monday, November 29

Our Trip to NYC

Every Little Girl’s Dream – a scene from The Nutcracker

Here Comes Santa Claus

There are 140 performers in this amazing, lavish performance that began in 1933.

More tomorrow night

The LORD is King! Tell the earth to celebrate and all islands to shout.

Psalm 97:1 (Contemporary English Version)

Radio City Music Hall – Part 1

Monday, November 29

Our Trip to NYC

Our walk from the Empire State Building to Radio City Music Hall

We spent a lot of time in this area

I was glad to see the ice skaters, because shortly after this the skaters had to leave when setup began for the next evening’s tree-lighting celebration.

Then it was time for the 2:00 p.m. Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.

This was the only flash photo I took, because after the show started we were not supposed to us a flash.

The orchestra section

A side stage

The ceiling – the small white spots were moving in a circular motion during this display.

Opening scene

The Rockettes were reindeer for this song

Pulling Santa Claus across the stage

These balls changed colors when the lights changed.

More tomorrow night

Stay with God! Take heart. Don’t quit. I’ll say it again: Stay with God.

Psalm 27:14 (The Message)

Macy’s & The Empire State Building

Monday, November 29

Our Trip to NYC

Macy’s window displays are a popular attraction this time of year.

It was difficult to get good pictures because of the bright afternoon sun.

We went inside the door – just to say that we were inside.

Maybe we will shop here another time – but we had other things to do today.

Inside the front door

Out the door as we walk toward the Empire State Building

There was no way to get a picture of the girls and the top of the building without lying on the ground – and I was pretty close to doing that.  

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Next stop: Radio City Music Hall

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