The weather feels remarkably warm and wet. No ice crystals on blades of grass or crunchy ice under feet. Welcome and a bit freaky when historically all I have wished for on Christmas is snow.... sleigh tracks, hoof prints, grain left out for reindeer or caribou.... the holidays are here, yet in so many ways the world has changed for me. My children have grown, a young adult and teenager. Santa Claus has been delegated to the younger children and I have been left readjusting to another new realization. Days pass and kids grow, and photos capture lives and history. I am accepting the growth and change to find new memories and love the moments. They are what I truly savor in life. Wishing you beautiful moments to cherish today and health and wellness in the coming days. I am relishing the solstice passing late last night. Incremental light returning to our part of Earth. Stars in the Universe. The moon bringing light at night and beauty. And sound. My Kids voices and music, I love so many kinds of music. Sounds of nature, music, voices, and our animals sounds... Beautiful sunrise yesterday morning as my rainbow sparkle girl and I watched the pink and blue sky vibrant then fading at the bus stop. Merry Christmas to you and wishes for good health for you and your family this year. Always. violet envisage star.

winter solstice this week.... light begins to return moment by moment... twinkle lights light up the long nights...