And so this is Christmas
The 2023 Edition
Moments of joy, light, and love in a world overwhelmed by suffering and sorrow.
Nature’s beauty and diversity, artfully arranged by a floral designer, and given to me by my dear friend, Linda.
THE LIST (a work-in-progress)
Enjoying and photographing seasonal greenery.
Feasting on this Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf, made for our Christmas Eve meal.
Reading Winter’s Gifts by candlelight, very, very early this morning.
Reliving a childhood memory and writing a playful poem.
Exchanging text messages with family and friends so we feel connected even if not physically together.
Visiting my friend Donna’s site, and reading her latest post — a perfect diptych in a juicy-fruit-inspired palette.
Feeling deeply grateful for all these blessings and more.
Reading Issue #266 of The Red Hand Files. I’ll end this post with the final question and Nick’s response, which I echo:
Do you want to wish a joyful holiday season to all and for a cessation to the trouble and tears and heartache and weariness and affliction across the world, and for life to be full of true kindness and warmth and forgiveness and the love of others. Do you wish that for all people?
NICK AND SUSIE, BRIGHTON, UKYes, we do.
Love, Nick