Nothing can be added to something so beautiful.... Made us all feel fuzzy and warm.. If I'm playing high and low this morning then reading your beautiful Christmas message has left me with the highest of highs..
What a tale! Thanks for reaching back to find this one for us. Timeless tidings, true, but don't our children lives race past us? Telling these stories slows down time.
By the way, you should write other people's end-of-year letters, or offer consultation.
"Telling these stories slows down time." That's so true, though I had not thought of it that way. My end-of-year letters have given way to much shorter and less creative efforts. The red pen might need a lube job before I could take it back out on the road. Ha! Happy Yule to you all!
What a fantastic letter, Elizabeth. I’m so glad you pointed me here! Loved reading this. I’m charmed by so many things, including the presence of the friendship bread starter. I love that your family had a high-low tradition. That’s beautiful. So many quotable moments here, but this sets the stage: wonderfully: “the chaotic charm of the daily ride.”
Absolutely legend - what a relief to read that I am not the only one NOT having a relaxed slow motion Christmastime as I lovingly string a few dried cranberries around the cat's litter box and have some aromatic mulled wine on-the-go - at all times - for those drop-in guests ...
This was so great to read, so grounding, so honest, so hilarious!
Happiest Holidays to you and yours and thank you Elizabeth for keeping it real xo
Life is such a vivid tapestry. I’m so thankful for reaching an age where things are less chaotic, less exhausting and where my emotions are on a more even keel. When we look back, it’s amazing that we cope! Highs and lows every single day.
It’s Christmas morning already over here. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes for the day and year ahead. Take care dear Elizabeth.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Beth. You're right to claim a bit of credit for what you've endured to get where you are now. Though not necessarily difficult by some standards, every life has its share of pain and pleasure, tragedy and triumph. A vivid tapestry for sure!
Yes. The sun keeps rising, starting a new day. Thanks for your stories. Happy holidays to you and yours. Stay well and keep writing!
And the picture is wonderful!
Thanks, Susanne! New days and new beginnings. Thank goodness for the light.
Best holiday letter ever.
And a tradition (aka: obligation) I have, for now, let go. Nice to have this one, and others, to revisit. Thank you, Roe. Merry, happy, joy!
Nothing can be added to something so beautiful.... Made us all feel fuzzy and warm.. If I'm playing high and low this morning then reading your beautiful Christmas message has left me with the highest of highs..
What a delightful message, Barry. Goodness, thank you.
Paul & me wish you and Jim a very happy Christmas and new year!🎄❤️
Likewise from us here. Thank you, Susan.
Lovely real-life stories.Thanks!
Tom and Linda
Real life has a way of being more than a little messy, right? Thank you, Tom.
Every. Single. Day.
Yes!
What a tale! Thanks for reaching back to find this one for us. Timeless tidings, true, but don't our children lives race past us? Telling these stories slows down time.
By the way, you should write other people's end-of-year letters, or offer consultation.
Shine on, Friend.
"Telling these stories slows down time." That's so true, though I had not thought of it that way. My end-of-year letters have given way to much shorter and less creative efforts. The red pen might need a lube job before I could take it back out on the road. Ha! Happy Yule to you all!
What a fantastic letter, Elizabeth. I’m so glad you pointed me here! Loved reading this. I’m charmed by so many things, including the presence of the friendship bread starter. I love that your family had a high-low tradition. That’s beautiful. So many quotable moments here, but this sets the stage: wonderfully: “the chaotic charm of the daily ride.”
Absolutely legend - what a relief to read that I am not the only one NOT having a relaxed slow motion Christmastime as I lovingly string a few dried cranberries around the cat's litter box and have some aromatic mulled wine on-the-go - at all times - for those drop-in guests ...
This was so great to read, so grounding, so honest, so hilarious!
Happiest Holidays to you and yours and thank you Elizabeth for keeping it real xo
And it never ceases to amaze me how quickly those days fly by! Happy holidays.
Every single day...there is indeed a star to follow❤
Please consider posting this each year! What a memorable collage of moments. Follow that star, wherever it is. Happy holidays to you.
Same to you, Stewart! I appreciate you.
Life is such a vivid tapestry. I’m so thankful for reaching an age where things are less chaotic, less exhausting and where my emotions are on a more even keel. When we look back, it’s amazing that we cope! Highs and lows every single day.
It’s Christmas morning already over here. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes for the day and year ahead. Take care dear Elizabeth.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Beth. You're right to claim a bit of credit for what you've endured to get where you are now. Though not necessarily difficult by some standards, every life has its share of pain and pleasure, tragedy and triumph. A vivid tapestry for sure!