Sunday, December 07, 2025

Second Sunday of Advent = more Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) πŸ•―️πŸ•―️

 

The author of the book "The little book of Hygge. Danish secrets to happy living” Meik Wiking calls candles “instant hygge”. That is the easiest way to achieve coziness and comfort. Unlike lamps and fixtures, lighting candles in the house give natural vivid light, which favorably affects the emotional background of a person. This is especially important in the fall-winter period when many suffer from depression.

Mood swings and winter go hand in hand, but the Danes have learned that the right lighting at home makes the atmosphere cozy and winter more enjoyable. According to Meik Wiking, candles help you enjoy the cold winter evenings, and not endure them in anticipation of spring. When you light a vivid light, it becomes cozy and comfortable. And you won’t feel down or sad in such an environment.

Saturday, December 06, 2025

Friday, December 05, 2025

It's Christmas Village time!

 


Some years ago, for Christmas, I painted the background scenes for Wil. They
are from places in our hometown. 
I gifted him the various buildings over time.

Mount Mansfield and Casey's Knob (sledding hill) shown here.

Thursday, December 04, 2025

Susan's Newest Postcard!

 


Wednesday, December 03, 2025

🩡 Dance of the Grand Fairy 🩡

Youngest*Grand went to see The Nutcracker.  Can you tell? 

                                                                                                   photo by Daughter

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

❄️ Dance of the Snowflakes ❄️ Nutcracker 2025 Maine State Ballet


                                                                                                                                   photo by Daughter

Monday, December 01, 2025

Welcome, December!

 Ready to open Advent Calendars?



Sunday, November 30, 2025

Farewell, November

😊
This was posted by Eldest*Grand...
and it's by my favourite author...
whose birthday happens to be TODAY!

Saturday, November 29, 2025

The Table

 

Friday, November 28, 2025

πŸ₯§ The PIES! πŸ₯§

 


Pumpkin,  Cherry,  Apple  and  Chocolate.
What's your favourite?

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Thankful for each person here!

 


Thanksgiving Greeting (click here)

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

It's Pie (Baking) Day!

 




Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A peek at December

 


Monday, November 24, 2025

Saturday, November 22, 2025

62 years ago today


                                            Photo by Dan Farrell, Daily News

  The funeral took place on John John's 3rd birthday.
  His salute is the most memorable image of the day.
  Caroline turned 6 years old two days later.

Friday, November 21, 2025

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Bakery Day

 


Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025

Snow in the Garden

 


Sunday, November 16, 2025

Snow on Burning Bush

 


Saturday, November 15, 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Snow on the Mountain

 


Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025

Stick Weather


 

Sunday, November 09, 2025

Saturday, November 08, 2025

Right?


 

Friday, November 07, 2025

Worth a Thousand Words

 

Photo by Andrew Harmon of Getty. 

Thursday, November 06, 2025

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ELECTION DAY 2025 ✔️

 

  It's Election Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
What's on YOUR Ballot?

Monday, November 03, 2025

Susan's latest postcard

 



Sunday, November 02, 2025

All Souls Day



In some traditions, Requiem masses are not permitted on Sundays (which commemorate Resurrection)  so All Souls would be transferred to Monday.  But I say it's all one.

 

Saturday, November 01, 2025

All Saints Day

                                    Interesting view of who is really a saint (click here)


Friday, October 31, 2025

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Crazy Gourds


 

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Somebody Chomped!


 

Monday, October 27, 2025

Asters!


 

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Invincible


 

Saturday, October 25, 2025