tiny moments (and everything in between)
These darker days are days that feel light to me, a quality versus some quantity. There are car rides to see Christmas lights and walks after dinner, a blanket of sky dotted with stars and a moon fading to new. Poetry and seasonal essays, tea and twinkle lights. Darkness that is light, a quality richer than any quantity. … Continue reading infusions
Though I keep strands of twinkle lights around the house throughout the year, they’re abundant now in this spirited December season. On the piano and mantel, along the banister, outlining bedroom doors, around the kitchen window, along the porch railing, on the Christmas tree. One morning, with trees coated in ice and cold rain falling, I write … Continue reading multiplication
I feel the thoughts spreading like wildfire. I think I feel them, or maybe I hear them, does it matter? I only know that if I don’t extinguish the flames soon they will burn everything down. I take another sip, noting the warmth of the mug in my hands, delighting in the sweetness upon my tongue. First, this. The … Continue reading but first, this
You know I love lists. Here’s a list of 25 free (or practically free) gifts you can bestow upon others this holiday season. Really, they’re gifts for any time of year. They’re simple and meaningful. Happy gifting…in a simple and meaningful way. Give a hug. Then give another one. Maybe a little longer. Maybe … Continue reading 25 (Simple) (and Meaningful) Gifts
Taking some time to reflect upon my week...:: lighting (and enjoying) these candles :: cold, wind, blusteriness :: trying my hand at making beeswax candles...the 2-pound chunk of beeswax required patience and lots more time than I anticipated...a peppermint mocha helped:: good life conversations with my kids :: breakfast for dinner...twice this week...yes, please and … Continue reading :: Noticing the Moments ::
An ongoing series of Monday snapshots and quiet reflections. Sometimes Mondays look like sitting by the Christmas tree.
this is what i want to remember today...putting up the christmas lights. how my son took charge and pretty much did the whole job himself {well, okay, if you insist...}. how he told me he wanted it to be perfect and wanted to do it all by himself {though he let me move the chair … Continue reading what i want to remember
1. world peace 2. a snowy winter 3. hugs 4. a steady sense of calm 5. new research revealing that christmas cookies are healthy 6. blue skies 7. gray skies 8. respect 9. gratitude 10. leaps of faith 11. dreams 12. intervals of quiet 13. patience … Continue reading 24 wishes
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: the late afternoon skies...the quiet, the hush :: enjoying an amazing week with a group of amazing women :: my daughter left this little squiggle on my desk...random...but she knew i'd love it...and i do :: there's been a lot of elfing going on around here … Continue reading :: noticing the moments ::
there is much i love about the christmas season...fresh greens hanging about, lights sparkling up and down stairs and adorning porches and entryways, gifts lovingly wrapped and hiding secrets within...it is a bit of magic, i think. and while this holiday business can be overdone, it can also be lovely and so very wonderful. on christmas … Continue reading magic indeed
Michelle GD 