Christmas Eve
I woke up to a lovely, glittering dusting of snow and briliant sunshine. What a great combination for the holiday! The baccala is in the oven for tonight, the kalacs and kruschiki already made, and delicious. (Despite the fact that yeast baking and me have never gotten along, and it's no different this year!)
I've been thinking a lot this last week about loved ones, family, old friends and new ones, and I'm feeling really lucky to know so many wonderful, caring individuals. I've spoken with old friends this week that I'd lost track of and haven't talked with in years and it was so easy, and so grand. We share a history, came up together and it was delightful.
So, a deep curtsy to old friends, and the memories, history, joy and laughter they bring. Thank you.
I was also lucky enough to sit down this week and hang out with one of my lovely new friends, have some good conversation, the kind that goes beneath the surface and actually means something, and that's irreplaceable.
And then, of course, there's my family, who I CANNOT WAIT to see, hug and hang out with again. Yay!
There's a lot going on right now -- I'm still working on this new book -- and thinking hard about the kind of person I want to be, the traits I admire and what I hope to accomplish in 2012. It's a decent list, not written out yet but it will be before New Year's Eve. I'm looking forward to it.
So what I'll wish for you is all the beauty of the season, all the joy, peace and happiness, all the grand challenges and personal satisfaction, the small and simple kindnesses that can make a huge difference for a person or animal in need, bright smiles, warm hearts and hands extended in sincere friendship.
But most of all, I wish you hope, and love.
Happy holidays!
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