Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christmas, Keeping Home, Winter on December 24, 2007 | No Comments »
It is so nice to be in my own (humble) home for Christmas this year, as much as we miss our extended family. I must admit that it has been a real pleasure to plan my own menu for Christmas dinner for the first time in my 29 years and 4 years of marriage.
Sarah and [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christmas, Seasons, Winter on December 10, 2005 | 9 Comments »
the first snowfall of the season
the hush of quieted streets, purity of scene
bowl full of oranges, like miniature sun-globes
draping my bathrobe on the radiator cover, then post-bath, stepping into its toasty warmness
the snow-dance of birds and squirrels outside my winter window
spiced coffee in my favorite mug
a capella music - the glory of Handel’s Messiah- Judy [...]
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