The holidays are over, the kids and dogs are gone, and the house is oh so quiet. Time to settle into the soothing rhythms of winter. Time to look ahead, to hope, and, perhaps, to act.
A very happy New Year to all! May the coming year be filled with creativity, good food, and simple pleasures.
Notes From the Hinterland 
Happy New Year!! While it’s good to be home – miss you all!!
We miss you, too!
Thanks! Sending all good wishes your way, too.
Thanks, Carina!
And many happy returns! Enjoy the bliss of each moment, be it big or small. Xx
The same to you and your beautiful, creative family!
Such a beautiful snow scene, Laurie. Happy New Year to you. May it be a wonderful, hopeful year for all of us.
Yes, yes!
Publishing your first book was a wonderful way to transition into the New Year. Can’t wait for more.
Thanks so much, Beth!
Lovely tree branches! Glad you’re back. 🙂
Thanks, Eliza!
Creativity, good food, and simple pleasures. That about covers it. It feels good to leave the old year and enter the new, doesn’t it? Our lovely snow is being pounded to death by the rain tonight, but it’s cozy and serene indoors. Hope none of us lose our power tonight!
Yes, I liked that, too, Brenda – Creativity, good food, and simple pleasures. I think that’s officially my New Year’s resolutions.
Very good resolutions!
Brenda, it certainly does! The rain came down in central Maine, too, and today the world is a glittering fairyland. We didn’t lose our power—hope you didn’t—and the sky is blue. All in all, not a bad storm.
And to you, Laurie
Thanks, Derrick~
Happy New Year! There is pleasure to be found in both the holiday festivities with family visits and in returning to the rhythm of every day.
Happy New Year to you, Robin! And you are so right about the pleasure in holiday festivities and the pleasure in everyday life.
Happy new year to you too Laurie, may many blessings come your way ☺
Many thanks!