Winter's Solstice

Winter's Solstice

"A time to end cycles,

welcome new beginnings,

and release what no longer serves us.

The darkest day of the year,

on which we celebrate the journey

to regrowth,

rebirth,

and moving towards the light!"

This is his 5th Christmas in heaven

and I have yet to learn how to live life without him.

I have been waiting for the light to become

just a whisper earlier every day 

and now it begins ...

I don't know what life has in store for me

but here I am,

on the cusp of new beginnings.

Lord, give me the courage to step fully into this new light!

Till next time ... enjoy the sparkle, light and joy that Christmas brings!

Let it Snow!

Let it Snow - Why not! 

Even tho Winter is officially 17 days away we are full on over here!

Temperatures dipping well below freezing,

The highways and byways are snow packed, slippery and

unpredictable for travelling. 

December 4, 2025

Brrr

At the farm - Misty

Looking the other way ... this view never get's old!

There is no denying that I don't do Winter well.

However, on the bright side of it all,

it's a time for wonderful concerts to enjoy,

heart warming soups, and favourite casseroles,

butternut squash soup

Mennonite Girls Can Cook - Mac and Cheese!

Theatre Wellesley's Fall Production of "The Curious Savage" wrapped up,

Well done all!

Porch decor done,

A young lady turned 42!

Celebration cake - a "Brookie" (brownies with cookies on top),

Christmas music, gatherings, and baking started

or perhaps all I will get done this year?

Wait - I still need to make the annual biscotti!

My special helper will be assisting me on this ...

cherry cheesecake tarts, ginger krinkles, short bread drops, peanut butter squares and balls,
and the Nuts 'n Bolts mix. 

"staying in" (in my pjs all day) is one of my favourite times of all!

"Smoker" scenting the house with Christmas

Till next time ... feeling the hope of Christmas and the courage to face the Snow!

Blessings to you as you prepare.

Stay warm ...

Snow Daze Mood

It's been snowing for weeks!!

Storm after storm has hit.

So many missed events, bus cancellations, road closures,

and challenging days ...

need I say more?

Sure, it's pretty, but ... Spring will come - right?

The snow cake just kept growing and growing! 17" at latest measure.

 One would consider that maybe being "stuck" staying home

would be opportunity for finishing some projects, cleaning the house, etc.

A bad cold and cough kept me on the couch for days and my ambition

went out with the cold wind and storms - eek!

Somehow this is all too reminiscent of those Covid days of 5 years ago.

Thankfully, there were some silver linings and occasionally the sun did peek through

the dense grey clouds making me feel much better and giving me the mojo I needed.

Stormy Day Valentine's bake.

Missing my sisters!

A baby rag quilt for a special little February baby.

School cancelled day gave us a chance to get his hot wheels

quilt knotted. He is a good "knotter"!

She practiced her selfie skills ...

We had a fun "play date"!

The orchid bloomed! So beautiful.

Today's walk ... I have to admit that it actually does look very pretty indeed!

Perhaps the sun's shining helps with the mood.

Spring is officially 4 Mondays plus 4 days away - yippee!

Will March come in like a Lion or a Lamb?

These will be "remember when" stories we tell our grandchildren?

Till next time ... stay cozy!