It all begins anew tomorrow. A fresh slate. Hoping to welcome it all with a light heart.
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December 2013
12/31/2013
12/27/2013
Friday, December 27, 11a.m.
A lovely, sunny day with a warm wind, heating the temp to 41 degrees this afternoon at one point.
Lots of light and shadow in the yard, embedded leaves in the snow and tree limbs reflected in the garage window.
Just enjoying reading my Christmas gift, the Andy Goldsworthy tome on "Wood." A great book. And spending time with my family.
12/23/2013
Last day to ship before Christmas
The day begins with bitter cold and full sun. I get dressed, have toast and a cup of tea, then out into the traffic to pick up the ham at the grocery, favorite holiday cookies at the bakery, the hardware for lightbulbs and finally, at the last, a coffee for my husband. More tea to warm up. Then, I bundle up again with the dog and take him as far as I can stand (about two blocks) before the cold devours me and we return home. And more tea. Like my mother, I'm an inveterate tea drinker.
And then, the day settles down. The light of the sun evelopes the house, filling various spaces with heat and lovely shadows. I wander through the rooms. Last day to ship before Christmas, the e-mail retailers declare. Whatever I'd planned to buy is bought. My son is home. Now we can just drift.
The second day past the solstice. I don't notice any more light here in the late afternoon. But I know it's there, growing stronger each day.
12/16/2013
12/14/2013
Candlelight in the garden
The midst of December. Wasn't Thanksgiving just yesterday? And yet, we've been bundled up for weeks. I take the candles out into the pitch dark garden and discover December light.
12/03/2013
Small impressions
You never know what you're going to find on a dog walk. Finally, some inspiration. The leaves, damp with rain, are drawing shadows on the walks. Very cold temps and snow are expected in two days and I was afraid the weather would sweep away these wonderful drawings. So, stored in my computer, they will serve as the starting point for tomorrow.
