Well here we are, some of us in the deep freeze, as the world keeps turning toward the morning. I’ve had a lovely 12 days off work, some of that with family, cooking, talking, visiting with friends. The last few days I’ve had at home–more cooking, lots and lots of rest and a little bit of knocking long-standing tasks off a much ignored list. In the new year, I want to read more, meditate more, exercise more, and in general, take better care of myself. So best wishes to all of you. If you have set intentions for the new year, I wish you well with them. If not, I wish you well in whatever fills your days.
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A Happy New Year to you too, Arlingwoman! I have your other posts up in tabs so I can catch up with your activities.
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Thanks for reading! Not much activity lately, but as we creep toward spring …
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I love your 4 season shots – I’m looking longingly at seed catalogs and old photos of summer days. Gosh, it is SO cold! This ought to knock down a lot of ash borers and wooly adelgids at least! 😉
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Yes, I’m hoping it gets some of the stupider and more malignant insects. I’ve got some seed catalogs as well, but haven’t got through them yet. Stay warm!
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Happy new year, Lisa! It’s sound like you’ve had a restful time off of work, and plenty of time to catch up on rest and your to-do list. Reading more is on my list for this year. I read so many blogs, that my book reading takes a back seat. I’m going to try and balance that a bit more. xo
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Sounds like a good idea, Alys. I think I’m going to set time once or twice a week to read the blogs. I read enough of them that reading every day is too much! Hope your holidays were full of the things you wanted them to be full of.
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That’s a good plan. The holidays were quiet, exactly the way I like them.
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Happy New Year! Your vacation sounds perfect. Onward, ho to 2018!
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Happy new year to you, Laurie. Stay warm!!
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Will do!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Thanks, Tony. Best wishes!
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Thank you for your photos, good thoughts and kind wishes. I too will listen to my body and pace myself; I think I will go gentle, rather than rage 🙂
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Good luck with your intentions, Mary! Best wishes for the new year.
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Thanks very much, Lisa. Your good wishes reciprocated, and may you achieve your aims
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Thanks, Derrick! Best wishes to you and Jackie.
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Good luck in 2018! I’m glad you’re knocking things off your list…I’m not doing that, my list just keeps getting longer.
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Thanks Badfish! So far so good… My list has gotten pretty long as well…
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“World keeps turning toward the morning”–Are you quoting the song by Gordon Bok here?? Do you know this song? It’s a beauty and perfect for this time of year. Anyway, have a beautiful new year, Lisa!
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Yup. “That old wind don’t mean you trouble; he don’t care or even know…”
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Wishing you all the best in this new year, I hope you meet all your goals.
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Thanks, Karen! I wish you many good travels and lots of good food!
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Even if you make a dent in your intentions, it will be a good thing! You can never have too much reading. I hope this new year will be kind to you.
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Thanks, Brenda! I hope you aren’t to close to the coast and buried in blizzard snow. It’s a very unpleasant temperature here in Virginia. You’ll have several fewer degrees on tap for sure. Stay warm. Luckily you always have dog warmers available…
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Same to you Lisa!
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Thank you, Lisa. Glad you had some time away from the hustle and bustle. Your intentions sound quite like mine, so perhaps we can encourage each other along the way. Happy new year!
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Sounds like a good idea. There’s always a point where we need encouragement!
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such beautiful
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Happy New Year! I was in NOVA / DC for the holiday (if you have a moment, check out my post).
Brrr … but worth it!
Your goals for the year are perfect. Reading, exercising,self care …perfect!
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You were brave, it was so cold. I liked your little orange hunting caps!!!
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Happy New Year Lisa ! I’m with you on the ‘rest up’ part. When it’s cold and dark for a good part of the day, primal DNA kicks in and I just want to sit in the cave with a warm fire 😀 I’ve actually been a bit sick the past few days, so I’m now way behind any ‘imaginary to do list’ I had in my brain. I’m hoping to recover soon and start sewing! xo Cheers Dear
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I’m sorry you’re under the weather and hope you feel better soon. Don’t worry about the shades until all is well. Keep resting by the fire!!!
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Thanks honey! Feeling a bit better today. I should adopt every one of your New Years resolutions…my bods falling apart xok
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A belated Happy New Year to you. This just came to me … are you one of the ladies that Pauline came to visit?
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Yes!!! I’m missing her get together in New Zealand this year, but hope to visit her later.
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At least you’ll get there!
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I hope so.
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