Forever bright

A fond memory from childhood makes a father remember why he decorates his family's home year after year

By Mike Gordon

~~<p>Let me tell you, it isn't easy being the Christmas lights hero on Scrooge Lane.</p>
<p>That's what Mrs. G and I call our street during the holidays. There are a lot of cheery light displays in the surrounding neighborhood — I'm sure the crew of the International Space Station can see them from orbit — but we live in the dark place between them.</p>
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Let me tell you, it isn't easy being the Christmas lights hero on Scrooge Lane.

That's what Mrs. G and I call our street during the holidays. There are a lot of cheery light displays in the surrounding neighborhood — I'm sure the crew of the International Space Station can see them from orbit — but we live in the dark place between them. Login for more...