It’s a time to wrap yourself in Holiday
warmth.
A time to be spiritual-whatever that means
for you.
A chance to be retrospective. What have I
done and where am I going?
A time for friends and family.
A time for re-charging our batteries.
I like to grab and hold close every
wonderful, spirit-filled moment of this season
Snow hanging thickly on the branches of trees.
The crispness in the air.
Kids screaming with joy as they glide down the golf course hill
on a new sleigh.
The hustle and bustle.
The smell of mincemeat pie warming in the oven.
Friends stopping by with a wish for good
cheer.
A special delivery of flowers from a
special friend.
Watching an old movie. Simple, heart-felt and home-spun.
I love to go out to dinner during the
Holiday Season. Indulge my palette with a rich dessert. A special
coffee-maybe a chocolate martini!
Yes, I’ll pay for it in January. I'll take a few
extra walks and eat a few less desserts during that horrid month and the waistline
might- eventually, come be back to normal!
This year we are missing our 17 year old yellow
Lab, Kiki, who passed back on August 3rd. However we have the love and companionship of Missy-our mini-schnauzer who loves to go for a wintry walk and romp through through the freshly-fallen snow. Once home, there’ll be puuurfect
greetings from our orange tabbies Dickens and Doyle.
We’ll take time to remember our Dear
friend Sienny- Mrs. P, who passed early in the morning this past Labour Day.
She was a gift to both of us and we cherish the memories of the 25 years in
which P was a part of our lives.
Actually, this Holiday originates from
a Roman Pagan Holiday that I believe started on December 21st-The
Winter Solstice. When Christians- a couple of hundred years after Christ,
wanted to proclaim a Holiday celebrating the Birth of the
“Christ Child” they slid the Christmas Holiday in on the backside of the Romans
who were celebrating at that time anyway...and the Romans knew backsides. Frontsides too!
However, it’s the little things that count-right?
Nothing says Happy Holidays like slipping into a nice, comfy Red Sweater.
Hot chocolate with an extra scoop of whipped
cream.
A tasty butter tart. Maybe
two.
Cousin Vilda’s Pie. Yummmm.
Holiday tunes on Swisssh
and Starlite Radio. (Yes, that’s a shamless self-promotional plug!)
Holiday decorations shimmering on trees and from inside frosted windowpanes.
Thank you for tuning into Swisssh Radio and
Starlite Radio- and of course, for reading this blog.
Have a Merry Holiday! May all your wishes
come true.
If there’s only one gift you give at this
wonderful time of the year-
Make it the gift of LOVE.
Sincere Season's Greeting to one and all.
