I undecorated the Christmas tree because I have had it up since Dec 2. I did not put it back in the tree box for storage. I am keeping it in the basement spare room. I may decorate it with hearts for Valentines week. I might put little plastic eggs or stuffed bunnies on it […]
Author: Donna
I am retired. I worked in a finance career for 21 years. I am a small-time photographer and big time viewer with the camera lens. It keeps me aware and focused on the present. I am a healer and recognize my grief with losing a child many years ago and the new perspectives of appreciation that I now write about.
you know it…celebrate it
I love listening to this Christmas Song rendition played by the band – For King and Country. It gets me every time and puts me right into the holiday emotions. I know it…and I celebrate this music.
It is the practice….
…of making things this season BE JOYFUL! AND IMPERFECTION IS A BLESSING!
half in only
Today is December 19th. I am half thinking about making cinnamon buns. I am half thinking about making at trip to the grocery store this afternoon. I am half thinking about what I will make for Christmas Eve supper. I am only into this day half way. I must settle with getting one of those […]
where it starts
My tree stand. It is holding up the Holiday season and doing a great steady job. I have had a good December. I am not anxious about anything. I plan a bit. Well, more than a bit. If I plan too often then I stop and realize I do not need to control. Control. I […]
my biggest fear (a short story)
I wrote this fictional adventure. It did not actually happen to me. Just practicing my writing. It was so very deep into the night. I lost my way big time. I closed my eyes for a few seconds and then re-opened them. That was much better. I could now see clearer and the few stars […]
fridge kids + just kids
December is such a wonderful reminder of the children that are available to me to enjoy the sweet moments with. We had a little visit with our family friends and the 2 small boys this morning. What a blessing they are. Then there are my fridge kids. Tommy above pic, as a kite flyer at […]
tree-ly the season
The most difficultly I have with a blog post is the title. This post is about the tree and about the changes that show up for me each year when I feel all it needs is lights and throw some shiny thin ribbon on it. Then I go through the boxes of ornaments and I […]
appreciation station
I am a huge fan of receiving a gift or two at Christmas. Instead of expecting gifts I just appreciate what is boxed and bagged and wrapped and ribboned up under the tree. I am not a fantastic tree decorator nor am I good at gift wrapping. I decided to leave it up to hubby […]
where the focus goes
In June we took a small 2 day retreat at our local lake. I was very focused on swimming in cold sea water. I had been watching videos of the Europeans in Denmark who regularly swim in the sea all winter. It is fascinating. The European name for it is Vinterbadning. Winter swimming is the […]
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