Boxing Day birds -

I love English robins. 

I love American robins too . . . . . . I love all birds.

Little chubby, round English robins are so different from our 

big hopping all around the lawn American robins. 

English 'robin redbreasts' are always welcomed on Christmas

 cards arriving from across the pond.

These are on my fridge right now, reminding me of my childhood,

 and being enjoyed over the holidays. . . . . . and they will remain until

I pack away Christmas decor, a job I really dislike!

English robins seem so happy perched on snowy branches around

the winter season while ours just do what they always do, wander

about on the ground, stand still listening, pulling up a juicy worm now

and then . . . . . . and of course coming to the bird baths or fountain

 for an often lengthy splash, swim, or bath, not sure which, but 

they really love water.

Boxing Day is my favorite holiday. I call it "my day" because I only do

 what I want to do!  I may just sit here all day in my pj's and robe, or 

I may get out and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having right 

now - all day sunshine and 74F - who can complain. I would have 

enjoyed a "White Christmas' of course but it wasn't in the forecast

 so there was no disappointment. . . . . . .and we do have January

through March when snow often pays a visit to North Carolina.

So, hoping your Christmas was memorable in many ways.

Ours was quiet, very quiet.

We watched the Queen's speech, as always, and thought she

 looked and sounded amazing at 95 years!

Did you watch the wonderful "Downton Abbey" movie last night?

The scenery, costumes, ballroom waltzing, kitchen scenes - and new

love stories for the future perhaps - were outstanding.

We really enjoyed it a lot. 

Followed by the Christmas episode of the always excellent

 "Call The Midwife" we got a big dose of English

 Christmases past.  I admit to wiping away a few tears and said

 a prayer that we will get to cross the pond again in the

coming year!

Enjoy your Boxing Day and this slow week ahead as we

await the ringing in of the New Year. . . . . .which we all hope 

will be a better one.

We forgot to even open the champagne last evening - but

there's always tonight.

CHEERS!