A Perfect Day In Late December...

So today has been pretty much perfect as days go and it is only 1:30 pm

I woke up really early - around 5:15 am.

I got up, made some coffee, and turned on the computer.

I made the rounds of some some amazing blogs

sharing stories and thoughts about the solstice and Christmas and art and stuff...

I wrote down some great quotes and things in my journal of all things good,

like the poem that my friend Kim, The Bodhi Chicklet, shared here.

I talked to my mom/guru friend on the phone about how great life is right in this moment.

I filled an order from my Etsy shop and wrote out some holiday cards.

I sang a carol or two and had a dance with my favorite dancing Yellow lab to this one.

I made some yummy and oh so easy Chocolate Graham Toffee Bark that will be gifts for some family members on David's side.

Then I went for a walk with Chica,

wearing my new down filled coat and super warm boots that my Mom gave me as my Christmas gift.

I chose them both from Land's End catalogue because of their warmth factor and Mommy is paying for them !

I was happy to have them today because it is about 28 degrees but really windy and cold outside, in spite of that gorgeous blue sky.

Cheeks and I went walking around Dorrs Pond, a park area nearby that has a really nice trail all around the pond - about a 30 minute walk in the winter.

The pond was mostly frozen except for at the two ends where it forms little waterfalls at the run-off.



The water is polluted, I think as it is in the middle of the city and sure smells bad in the summer time. But at this time of year, it sure is pretty to look at !

I saw angels wings in the one above. Do you ?



The Rock My World rocks would most likely get quickly lost in the snow on these paths right now but I wanted to leave a little Rock Fairy love behind anyway.

Pine cones were my medium of choice !



Chica approved, I think. Love that pretty doggie so !


So I came home from the walk with rosy cheeks but warm every where else. I am not saying that winter will ever be my favorite season, but if I can get out this way, soak up some Vitamin D now and again, and make the most of everyday, even if it is colder than my heart wishes it was,

then this winter thing may just turn out to get back into my good books again after all.




Check back with me in February to find out for sure !


And so, my lovelies, as I head off to do some wrapping or maybe some napping to end
this afternoon on this perfect day,

I have decided to take a blog break until after Christmas.


I may change my mind as I may miss you all too much

but for now I think I will concentrate on
making the most of these precious winter moments
and the coziness of the holidays for David and me and our family and friends.
I wish you all the sweetest of Christmas', filled with peaceful moments, big belly laughs and memory making times with those you love.

The season's blessings on all of us !

Big Love, beautiful Ones !