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!
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