By Carol Hastings
I now write because of the lackluster attempt at creating some holiday ambiance with the hanging things in the trees on Fourth Street. What’s that about? To make the trees look as sad as possible so we’ll be begging for them to chop them down? They certainly do not inspire me to make shopping forays along Fourth Street. In years past, the trees have been very prettily lit with white lights. It made me happy to be there at night and inspired some festive spirit.
I’d sure like to know what that half-hearted attempt at creating some holiday spirit is about. Perhaps there is a very logical reason. If there is, I’d love to know it.
Many thanks and a spirited holiday season to you.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 4, 2007. Read the original PDF.