All that glitters. . . . . . .

Busy days, but I do take time to think of you all.  

Know you too are sharing in the rushing about, putting the 

finishing touches necessary when preparing for this great holiday.

Several things have kept me extra busy and now I'm looking forward. . . . . 

actually deeply longing. . . . .for time to stay home and catch up during

 those cold January days ahead here in the northern part of the planet.

A crackling fire on the hearth, candlelight reflecting off festive baubles,

 fragrant wood smoke from chimneys, birds at the feeders, squirrels circling

 the tree trunks as they climb to their high nests. Leftover mince pies - hopefully

some remain after Christmas Eve, eggnog laced with brandy, hot

 chocolate in a favorite winter mug, warming pots of tasty soup with 
crunchy farm bread and lots of butter, a glass of sherry to toast those
we love who are not close by but are in our thoughts.

As I said - thinking of you and wishing you well this holiday season.