Well, Christmas decorations are up -- sort of

Those who know me understand that I'm the Bah Humbug of Christmas. The crass commercialism, the waste -- well, you get the picture. That doesn't mean that well done lighting and yard decorations are not appreciated. As Nellie and I stroll around the neighborhood in the evening, we've noticed an increase in inflatable figures. Some are very cute, though the Disney stuff is overdone and just ewww. (Remember: cranky old lady here). What isn't so good with inflatables is what happens when they are turned off during the day. It seems like just a bunch of trash in the yard then. As in:

There is one house, however, that allows their blowup reindeer to enjoy the season non-stop, so that's fun.

What makes more sense to me are decorations that look great night or day. These are here year after year, and have weathered rain and harsh sun. Whoever made them is quite artistic.