Quote of the day: “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
Cheeky Crows with Morning Treats (neighbor across the street feeds peanuts every morning)
It’s Christmas Eve day and I’ve begun preparing our Christmas treats. I also took some photos out the window just after sunrise. The sky colors were subtle and golden.
It’s a different kind of holiday for us this year, with our grandkids celebrating a quiet Christmas at home in Kansas City, our parents no longer living, my brothers celebrating the holidays with their own children and grandchildren, and nowhere we need to be or go. Very quiet, peaceful and non-commercial. No travel bustle, no big group to prepare a meal for. Just my husband, our youngest daughter (who lives nearby) and me.
As I contemplate the meaning of this holiday (underneath all of the holiday glitz), it becomes very simple – celebrating love and rebirth and hope.
My love goes out to all of my friends near and far. May love surround you. May you be happy. May you be healthy.
Christmas Eve Early Morning Out My Window
Here are some more kaleidoscope photos from my photoshop play yesterday:
Japanese Lantern Mandala
Original Japanese Lantern Photo
Buddhist Temple Mandala
Original Photo - Buddhist Temple in Hilo, Hawaii
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