“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” — Buddha
Happy New Year, 2022.
Promise
By Jackie Kay
Remember, the time of year
when the future appears
like a blank sheet of paper
a clean calendar, a new chance.
On thick white snow
You vow fresh footprints
then watch them go
with the wind’s hearty gust.
Fill your glass. Here’s tae us. Promises
made to be broken, made to last.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe year. Cheers to new beginnings in 2022.
“And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent…” — Taylor Caldwell
“Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” — Alexander Smith
This year has been very difficult for many of us.
We are still here, still breathing, still standing, still fighting, still dreaming and still hoping.
St. Nicholas Square® Reindeer Decor.
May the magic of Christmas together with Nature, conspire in your favor and fill your hearts with peace and joy. May your pain fade away and the days ahead be merry and bright.
The weather has been at its best all year long and I am very thankful for it all. Christmas was wonderful at our home yesterday and this morning, we have been blessed with more snow fall. We woke up to a sublime sight as everything was covered in white (our second snowfall of the year).
Doe and Buck.
Early in the morning after breakfast, I excitedly walked around the backyard with my phone, taking photos of this beautiful winter scenery. Personally, I am quite content with this amount of snow and I am really hoping that we wouldn’t get more of it.
Partial view of my backyard.
My daughter pointed out the palm tree on the picture below, stating that the weight of the snow on some of the fans has transformed the tree into a fancy dress. Can you see it?
Partial view of my backyard.
I love the view from my backyard, which is still a work in progress. I love how snow makes pretty much everything look beautiful, fresh, dreamy and magical.
Partial view of my front yard.
With one or two days of sunshine, the snow will be completely gone, revealing all the lovely green. Before that, we should be able to build a snowman this time around.
Plants covered in snow.
I hope everyone is staying warm and having a wonderful time this holiday season.
By JM Perez
