It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look at the five and ten, it's glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes that glow
…or so the song begins. I had a very easy going weekend. The main thing I did was bring my Christmas decorations up from the basement and set up my Christmas tree. Since I’m not going anywhere for Christmas, I decided to give my apartment a little cheer. Plus, I may have a friend come for lunch on Christmas, and she tends to really decorate, even her office is decorated. Mine is not a lot of decorations, and I probably won’t decorate too much. I hate having to take it all down, pack it back up, and store it away again, but I enjoy decorating for Christmas.
Overnight, we also got about 6 inches or so of snow, so everything is covered in white. While I don’t particularly relish driving to work, it does look beautiful outside. I love watching snow fall. For me, it’s very calming and quiet. I prefer not to have to go out in the snow, but needs must. I have some things that I need to do at work today, so “over the river and through the woods” I will go as I head to work today.
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On November 4 for the feast of Saint Barbara, in Provence, we sow wheat in a saucer : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bl%C3%A9s_de_la_Sainte-Barbe
Have a good week and careful driving. I would assume it is quite pretty with the fresh snow and for a New Englander like me, it does make me feel like it is Christmas time but I'd prefer if the snow stays up by you since it is such a mess when it snows in Boston.
I don't miss the snow. Be careful!
I caught it. "Since I’m not going anywhere for Christmas,.." So no family drama this year. Good for you! We pay attention to what you post. There might be a test later. So I completed all my required reading.
I went into the basement as well and brought up a few Christmas decorations. I love Christmas! The lights, the color. I love to see how folks decorate their homes inside and out. Yeah, it takes a little effort to pull things out and put them back but it is worth it. Also, I love Christmas goodies. I just ordered my seasonal fruitcake from a bakery in Texas-Collin Street Bakery. There is a small local bakery down the street that is going to be adding a new feature this year. They will be creating a seasonal sampler of holiday baked goods. I will be checking their website to see if it is a go.
Be careful in the snow. I always worry about other folks driving. I am pretty good in the snow. I know it is pretty. Especially in your neck of the woods.
Have a great week!
VRCooper, my mother had called me a couple of weeks ago and said they could not afford a plane ticket for me. I certainly could not afford it with the cheapest ticket at nearly $1000. Also, I do not want to go home. There is just too much drama to deal with. However, I thought no you jinxed me. Right after I read your comment, my mother called and said they’d reconsider, and if I wanted to come home for Christmas, they’d buy my plane ticket. I told a little fib and said, “I’d love to, but I’ve already made plans to have Christmas dinner with a friend of mine.” My friend is also from Alabama, and my mother knows that. Anyway, my friend and I have talked about her coming over for Christmas and me cooking, but we haven’t made definite plans. My mother doesn’t need to know that though. So much drama…
Joe--We may not know you personally BUT our wish is for you to be happy--Beat to your own drum---Do what brings you joy and fulfillment---I could go deeper with Mom calling and dangling a plane ticket---Make Christmas yours---Start your own Christmas traditions and how the family rolls into that is up to you---And yes, Mom does not need to know everything---Hope you are enjoying the snow---
Glo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ria , in Excellsis Deo (bis)
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