/authors/stuart/Recent content in Stuart on Gromet's Plaza ArchiveHugoen-usMon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2004/11/22/the-tree-of-lights/Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2004/11/22/the-tree-of-lights/<p><strong>The Tree of Lights</strong> by Stuart The Tree of Lights by Stuart Tracy checked the measurements for a third time.  Stretching from the top step on her ladder, she could just reach the overhead beam in the two-story high living room in Jim&rsquo;s condominium atop the City Club at the marina.  The spectacular room overlooked the entire bay, with a view south past LAX and along the curve of the Los Angeles coast line, with the cities of El Segundo, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Palos Verdes clearly sparkling before her, reflecting the bright sunshine from countless roofs, windows, and moving vehicles.</p>