It’s always fun at the end of the year to look back at the books that have captivated me in the past twelve months. Books that I enjoyed so much I can remember where I was when I was reading parts of them; that I was sorry when they ended; that I may return to…
At this time of the year, mornings are dark; sunrise was at 9:02 a.m. this morning. On Christmas morning, we were struck with the setting full moon in the west. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen such a thing before—a full bright moon disappearing on the horizon—and it was quite magnificent. So magnificent, in…
Christmas Day was quiet, slow, simple, and easy. Quite wonderful, in fact. We exchanged a few gifts, nothing extravagant or unexpected. I feel like we have crossed a threshold and can unapologetically (and finally) choose minimal for the season and Christmas Day itself. Gerry made his signature crepes. We worked on a jigsaw puzzle in…
”Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for…
Just popping in to share this seasonal photo of our girl, Molly, share some random stuff, and wish you a Merry Christmas. I’m finding it difficult to believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve. There’s not a flake of snow in sight or in the foreseeable forecast. What a difference from last year at this time! (This…
Can I tell you something? December is not my favourite month, and Christmas is not my favourite holiday. There, I’ve said it. What?! You might ask. How can you not love Christmas? It’s the season of joy. It’s a magical time. Peace and goodwill toward men and all that jazz. You call yourself a Christian…