Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Times Long Past


As 2013 comes to an end, we hear the words of Auld Lang Syne...and we think of what that really means.  And here is an old photo of "World's Best Dog" who is no longer with us, as we prepare for another snowstorm to ring in the New Year here in New York state.  Higgins loved the snow and was a master at catching snowballs.  I sure do miss my boy!!!  Times Long Past...

Onward and Forward to 2014.  With a hoot and a holler and the banging of the pots and pans by the littles at midnight, I welcome the New Year, for it brings the hope of many opportunities and the many chances of our lifetime to explore so many possibilities that await us if we are so fortunate to actually be part of the future.  I'm not one for resolutions.  I live for the moment...the moment is now! I am happy!  (oh, and of course a bubbly toast...bring it on...I am ready, willing and oh so able!)

Remember, Yesterday is your history...Tomorrow is your future...Today is your life...LIVE IT!!!
 BETTER YET...LIVE IT UP!!!
TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE!!!

HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!


Friday, December 27, 2013

Baby, It's Cold Outside...


1.  Yes, tis the season for snow!  And I love it!  Though the bitter cold is sometimes hard to bear... 
Luckily, the wood stove is doing its job radiating heat throughout.  Of course, all the warm woolen socks that Santa brought helps.

 2.   The Ukulele Club that I joined performed at the annual Toys for Tots drive in our little town.  Santa was very surprised when he showed up to hear "Here Comes Santa Claus" on ukuleles.  He joined right in to sing and ring his jingle bells.  What FUN!!!

3.  This Christmas was quite different than the usual traditional hoopla with friends and family lighting 200 luminaries in town on Christmas Eve for all to see as they leave church, or drive by to make it to their destination with Christmas cheer in their hearts.  While we still managed to light the luminaries at our home, we sneaked into town and left the sand-filled candle bags on the doorstep for others to light on their own.  Funny, how even though they weren't home, they knew immediately it was us, Santa's fave elves, who had left them.  JOY ALL AROUND!!!
 

4.  As I started up the vehicle to trek to work this cold, wintry morn, the sun was shining and the Allman Brothers song, Blue Sky came on instantly...so here you have it!!!  Enjoy!

5.  TGIF!!!  Thank goodness it's Friday!  Yes, indeed, it's been a whirlwind of a Christmas week, but I am happy to say that it was truly a relaxing and peaceful time.  The spirit of Christmas is within all of us, no matter what religion or christian faith you believe in.  We are one!

ONWARD!!!

Linking up today with Nancy at A Rural Journal and Skywatch Friday and Friday Fences.

Friday, December 20, 2013

FA LA LA...


Tis the season...

The hustle and bustle is going on all around me, yet I remain calm with the 
spirit of this beautiful season in my heart.  Baking, singing, and of course watching my fave Christmas movie..."Charlie Brown's Christmas"...

JOY TO THE WORLD!!!

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will towards men."
~ Linus Van Pelt, Charlie Brown's Christmas

YES, FA LA LA AND ALL THAT JAZZ!!!

STOP BY TO SAY HELLO TO THE GANG AT A Rural Journal for
Random 5 Friday...and JAN AND JER AT Friday Fences


‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’
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‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’
- See more at: http://www.quotesworthrepeating.com/movie-quotes/charlie-brown-christmas/page/2/#sthash.iWTN45KU.dpuf