Turkey is in the brine, the last package wrapped and under the tree (took longer than expected, what with the cats wanting to help). #2 is in the kitchen baking, the boys have helped get the house straightened up for family tomorrow (with minimal grumbling – expected from 13 year olds).
Still more food prep to do when I get the kitchen back, then looking forward to some quiet time, a Christmas movie and a glass of wine.
No Friday fiction tomorrow — indeed, I doubt much computer time at all as four generations gather under our roof to celebrate the day.
May your Christmas be one filled with joy and laughter, family and friends.
And hope. Christ’s mass is about all the hope that comes with new beginnings and we can mark His birthday with hope for the future.
I’ll leave you with this video. Yes, from last year, but still one of the best for the season.
“Turkey is in the brine…”
And so is Mister Claus.
Santa’s Home Is Melting. Will We Ever Bring It Back?
h8rs.
[…] have been depressing of late and for that, I apologize. Today’s image comes from Bing, since Darleen is taking the day off. Music: “Joy To The World” by Mormon Tabernacle Choir Book: “The Christmas […]
Fingers, that might explain this:
Merry Christmas!
O Holy Night ~ Lennon Sisters
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ Four Aces
Orson Scott Card dips into his Alvin Maker series to criticize a certain inconvenient movement.
Alvin Maker takes place in an alt-universe of early America where hexes and folk magic are real, and Alvin is a man with a gift for manipulating matter with his mind.
That was a nice little story, dicentra.
Here’s perhaps a more seasonal outing.
Use caution when showering, Mister Grinch!
I can’t help picturing him covered with prison tattoos.