Christmas Carols, and Evening Taps
I love this town. You never know what is going to happen next. Last night at 5:59 PM I was in Ellen’s clothing shop (Fashion & Art Revival) and heard a bugle outside. I walked to the street and listened to someone blow taps. It was beautiful! The brick buildings and a slight breeze bounced the sound all around downtown so that I had no idea which direction it was coming from. Cars stopped on the streets and rolled down their windows. Pedestrians wandered to the middle of the street, trying to find the source. The last note was followed immediately with the 6 o’clock church bells pealing Christmas carols. I have no idea who blew taps, why, or if it will be repeated. I loved it.
I hope no one tells me who blew the bugle. It could have been one of the churches in town playing a recording. Or, it could have been a gift from an anonymous bugler. I don’t know and don’t want to know. It was hauntingly beautiful. I don’t want to ruin the mystery of it all.
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