Joy comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t it? Joy is the feeling of pleasure or happiness. Joy. Joy is all around us. We only have to open our eyes and observe. Joy is FaceTiming with our grandson, Theo. Joy is seeing the lights shine Continue reading →
It is that busy time of year, isn’t it? I said I was going to cut back this year and I have…a little bit. But this week was filled with appointments, volunteering and just general holiday preparation and I am ready for a little down Continue reading →
Yesterday I regaled you with the tale of my ridiculous advent calendar adventure and today I share yet another thing that seemed like a good idea at the time. Every year for years I have placed a basket of goodies out for our delivery folks. Continue reading →
I have a lot of what I think are good ideas. Quite often they are not good ideas. Case in point. Book Lover’s Advent Calendar. (As I type this I am thinking that ‘ is not needed). Every year I try to find a new Continue reading →
This teapot is one that is very special to me because it was my first Christmas themed teapot and was given to me by my mother in law. I remember being so surprised when I opened it and it has become my favorite Christmas themed Continue reading →
From Merriam Webster: peace 1 : a state of tranquility or quiet 2. a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom 3. freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions 4. harmony in personal relations 5. A state or Continue reading →
As promised today I will share a few more pictures we took at the No Room at the Inn nativity display that was held last weekend at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. It is one of my favorite things to attend during this time of year Continue reading →
Last year I shared several posts of a great nativity exhibit that was held in our town at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. I was thrilled to see that they were going to hold it again this year and Chris and I marked off time on Continue reading →
Do you remember your best Christmas present ever? I think we all have that one present that probably sticks out in our minds as being the absolute best present. Mine was given to me years ago by my husband. He wasn’t my husband then as Continue reading →
I have a song stuck in my head from our Mountain Chorale Ensemble concerts this weekend. Christmas is Coming. Well, it really is and my house is finally looking like Christmas. Lights up, nativities all placed, outdoor wreath and decorations done and tables decorated with Continue reading →
