On a cold December evening,
just before twilight,
there is a hopeful feeling in the air and
there is something magical
that happens to the human spirit
as well...
...the long wait is over,
the tasks of the day
have been given their due,
and a quietness blankets over all.
The kids have been put to bed
with visions of
Santa Claus and sugar plums
dancing in their heads...
...and a mug of hot cider
awaits by the fireside...
...this is no ordinary time.
This is
Christmastime.
What better time
to light a few candles and
welcome in some friends.
(there is a lot to see).
An Olde Homestead Christmas
by candlelight:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Warm Christmas Welcome
to one and all:
Sit deep and enjoy!
The Parlor..
The Dining Room..
The Kitchen..
something to be said for
the magic of a few candles,
lighting up the reality that
life is good and
we are fortunate if
we have survived it this far.
This is especially true
at Christmastime.
the twinkling lights and candles,
all over the world,
come forth
to shine a light on that
we are all together in this life and
should be proud of
our individual efforts to remain
true to that fact.
I would like to give
my thanks and love to all of you.
Thank you for listening to
the good and the bad
throughout the year and,
above all else,
for your
continuing friendship.
I would also like to thank Linda
for adding my last post
to her party
as one of the features.
I appreciate it so much.
A new year is on the way,
with many good things to come.
I wish us all
everything merry and bright,
because we certainly
deserve it.
Have a Happy and Healthy 2021.
I will be back
after the new year.
...Judy...
Stay Well
and
Wear the masks.
Some things won't change for awhile.
Light a few candles,
sit deep at home
so we can all be together
next year.
and to all
a good night.
Everything is going
to be
all right.
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