Got Stone Yard Devotional for Christmas and finished it today. My oh my I loved this deceptively simple book that nonetheless deals with complex emotional issues. Can’t recommend this book enough.

Two Christmas presents!

December 28, 5:44 pm: Waterville, Maine

A white Christmas in Maine. Happy holidays to all!

The blue hour—sliver of moon, reflection of tree.

A Yule log for the solstice.

A very happy solstice to all. In Maine, the nights are long in the winter, but I view it as a time to rest and rejuvenate, a time to cherish.

Not an exaggeration!

Ready for the solstice.

Rain in winter followed by high winds. Sigh.

Our two feline fur buddies.

Kai, the handsome guy, wishes everyone a happy Caturday.

A winter’s treat fresh from the library. Ho,ho, ho!

A snowy afternoon at our home on the edge of the woods. How I love snowy afternoons.

A cats’ Christmas tree! Decorated with soft, unbreakable ornaments that can withstand cat swipes.

Our Electric Journey Update: Baby, in Maine it sure was cold last night. It was 5 degrees above zero when we got up this morning. I am happy to report that our heat pumps are working like champs. The house was nice and warm, and we had plenty of hot water.

Tall evergreen against blue sky.

The garden in winter.

Fluffy, tender blueberry pancakes at Mike’s All Day Breakfast in Kennebunk,where we met Shannon and Mike this morning.

Just came back from seeing Sentimental Value. One of my favorite movies of the year.