This has been one of those unusual weather years. Wet wet wet through the fall, and warm well into winter.

"Warm" is a relative term. We haven't been running around in shorts, but the ground hasn't frozen and we still don't have a furnace in the new addition. Just as well since I've been MIA, stolen away frm normal existence to do battle with dragons (or their moral equivalent).

Michael has been diligently moving our belongings fr the garage into the new basement. A certain amount has been invaded by mice and squirrels. This a blessing of nature in weeding out the unimportant by making those decisions suddenly quite easy!

We have a Christmas tree up as of St. Nicholas Day (December 6th). Our girls sent gift boxes to mark the beginning of the season. (We sent them home grown potatoes, amongst other goodies). The tiny toys are the best.

Among all the news of violence throughout the nation and the world, it is good to have a little silliness come settle on the doorstep (or the kitchen table).