The Wonder of Winter

above image from www.fitnessservice.com

Dearest followers and friends,

I am sorry for the long pause between posts.

Things have been unusually busy

 in my little corner of the world.

above image from www.tfsr.org

Creative endeavors always seem to take a back burner

to making sure stockings are filled and presents are wrapped.

Especially when trying to fit it all in between the end of the workday 

and bedtime stories.  

above image by Bill Kopitke from boston.com

It would seem that nourishing the soul 

should take precedence.

After all...

it makes a lot of difference in how we perceive happiness.

above image from japanican.com

Although... waking up to exuberant, pajama-clad children 

-who are eager to learn if Santa came-

is also a good way to nourish the soul.

above image from media02.hongkiat.com

And getting the week off of work between

Christmas and New Year's Day 

does make me quite happy  :-)

I intend to use it well with a few large beautification

projects around my house.  

I will post my accomplishments.

above image from www.sierraclub.org

May this week before Christmas

nourish your soul and fill your life with happiness

-wherever you may be-