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December 28, 2017
Thursday, December 28, 2017
The human heart…tells us that we are more alike than we are unalike.” Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter My girls are in the house. Colour me content. Plenty of time for writing later.
December 27, 2017
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
If it can be verified, we don’t need faith. Faith is for that which lies on the other side of reason. Faith is what makes life bearable, with all its tragedies and ambiguities and sudden, startling joys. Madeleine L’Engle It’s gonna be chaos around here today. The best kind of chaos: grand chaos. Meanwhile, I take
December 26, 2017
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
For it is in giving that we receive. Francis of Assisi Gerry and I enjoyed a lovely Christmas morning at home, complete with stockings in bed and gift opening by the light of the non-traditional tree. Mid-morning, we journeyed to nearby Vernon where we spent some time with Gerry’s mom (who was not having a
December 25, 2017
Monday, December 25, 2017
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 
December 24, 2017
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Joseph Mohr Amidst it all . . . whatever the days ahead may bring . . . may you find joy unspeakable in the grace and peace of love’s pure light. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth Hallelujah.
December 23, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017
What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. W. H. Davies He left early, eager to get home. We enjoyed a sweet afternoon, evening, and early morning visit with our son who is now en route home for Christmas. I love him and his soft heart; such
December 22, 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder. Susan Orlean We head out early to pick up a few things. It’s starting to snow lightly and by the time we’re on the highway toward town there’s some pretty serious snow coming down. I send a quick
December 21, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 2017
If winter comes, can spring be far behind? ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley, Ode to the West Wind Welcome winter. Today is the shortest day of the year; it’s all downhill toward spring come tomorrow. 
”I don’t think…” then you shouldn’t talk, said the Hatter. ~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Gerry tells me when he returns to the bedroom with mugs of coffee: “I can see stars outside; that means the arctic front has moved in.” I’m not sure if that’s good or not. I think it means an
What I stand for is what I stand on. ~ Wendell Berry I wake to snow. According to the weather app on my iPad it’s supposed to continue all day; I guess we’re in for a white Christmas after all. I was planning on going out and doing some shopping; maybe I’ll postpone that until
