I am going through photographs. This is Elwha before Christmas. “Why stick with lights, mom? What is it for?” Good question.

Well, the stick with lights was ok when it got knocked over by young curious cats Elwha and Sol Duc. And I added four branches, but not a whole tree. I was traveling anyhow, so I did not want a formerly live tree.

Next Christmas they’ll be Unionized, and the full Tree with lights and doodads will be a requirement or they’ll strike. The pets at our house are Teamsters, and have a great contract. Better start contract negotiations while you can.
Heh. They are striking against suitcases first.