How warm it has been in central Maine! No snow, plenty of rain, and not surprisingly, the lawns are still green. (Clif jokes that he’s going to have to haul out the lawn mower.) But the days are short, and the nights are long so it must be December. Clif, Liam, and I have resigned ourselves to being inside far more than we like, and we console ourselves—at least Clif and I do—by calling this time of year “cozy.”
The leafy trees are mostly bare, but a few stubborn oak leaves cling to the branches, and I love the way they look against the blue sky.
We are one week away from Christmas—my favorite holiday—and there are so many things to do that I hardly know where to begin. Cooking and cleaning are the prime activities to get everything ready for the big day. This Sunday afternoon will be devoted to wrapping presents. Our Christmas is modest but merry, and we take great pleasure in what we give and receive. We like to stretch Christmas morning as long as possible, with each person opening one present at a time while the rest of the family watches.
In addition to all the holiday folderol, Shannon and Mike will be moving the week after Christmas, and we will be helping them.
Therefore, I’ll be taking a two-week vacation from the blog. I’ll still be checking my email so that I can keep up with the goings-on of my blog friends. I want to note that this past year, when I have made so many new blog friends, has been a delight. It’s wonderful to read about the happenings of folks far and near—in England, Ireland, Australia, Virginia, Ohio, Alberta, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Illinois, and Maine, of course. I feel as though I am part of a warm and creative virtual community, a wonderful addition to the community where I actually live.
So happy holidays to you all! I’ll be back in 2016. And may the force be with you.
Our weather is the same as you’re having, and I’m sitting here looking out at four leaves hanging on the end of an Oak branch that just aren’t letting go despite the fact that the rest of the branches are all bare. 🙂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, neighbor. It’s been a real pleasure exchanging comments this year. Have a nice break, and I’ll look forward to hearing from you in 2016.
Judy, I feel the same way! Happy holidays to you and yours.
Happy Holidays. We are having a long hot summer.
Thanks, Mary. Hope you find a cool spot.
We do the same thing, taking turns opening presents to prolong the festive feeling. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family. Enjoy your two weeks off!
No surprise! Didn’t you comment, a while back, that you thought our mothers must be cousins 😉 Happy holidays to you and yours!
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Enjoy your time of!! Happy Holidays!! xox Johanna
I will. And happy holidays to you!
Enjoy the holiday, Laurie
Thanks, Derrick! The same to you and yours!
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! We wish you safe travels and delightful celebrations. All the best to you and those you love. XOXO
Thanks, Burni! The same for you and yours!
Happy Solstice, Christmas, New Year and good luck with Shannon and Mike’s move! Maybe you can fit a little rest in there somewhere.
Many thanks! No rest until the New Year. And happy holidays to you, too.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
And happy holidays to you and yours!
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Thanks, Sheryl!