Putting the Tree Away

It is 11:47 AM on Sunday January 2nd 2022. The temperature is 55 degrees but feels a lot warmer with the bright sun. Stepping outside to put away the Christmas wreath I had a flicker of the feelings and emotions I would have on a summer day at the Grandview pool. The warmth on my…… Continue reading Putting the Tree Away

A Christmas Scene

It is 6:36 AM on Christmas Day. The picture above was taken just after “Santa” arrived and delivered the presents. This is the scene now with the fish tank light turned on. 6:00 AM on Christmas Day 2021 We had family friends over last night for a Christmas Eve meal. It was great to see…… Continue reading A Christmas Scene

Christmas Eve 2021

It is 9:27 AM on December 24th, 2021. I’m sitting in our living room surrounded by the ambiance of our gas fireplace, our fish tank, my Department 56 Dicken’s Village display, the Christmas tree and I have Christmas music going on in the living room. I’m trying very hard to summon up the magic of…… Continue reading Christmas Eve 2021