Posts Tagged "liz"

Christmas in Indy, Day 4: Running Along the Monon Trail, Playing Wavelength, Learning How to Cheat, Christmas Eve Toast

Closer to midnight. We opted to stay in, instead of going out to midnight service at St. John’s. I miss the ritual and tradition of it (and the singing), but welcomed time with my family… just hanging out.

My parents had brought over some champagne a day or two ago, which may have been for mimosas. But we ended up opening the bottle tonight. My dad wanted a toast, and wanted a family photo… so with a slight bit of balancing on the fireplace mantle, he got his Christmas wish.

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Liz and Daisy

Daisy has been struggling a bit more, lately. She still can get around, but her leg isn’t as strong anymore… and she sometimes spins in circles. And sometimes has difficulty getting herself upright.

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Thanksgiving in Whitehall, 2024

I have to say – the kitchen was a scene of utter chaos. And I absolutely loved it. People moving around, jostling, yelling for space and help. A bustle of activity and collisions and it was just so glorious to witness.

You may gauge the holidays on the meals that are served. But for me, the pleasure and measure of it is in the preparation. A house is full of love when its kitchen is full with motion.

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Deer and Beer

In the late afternoon, Liz called me over to the window. But did so in an urgent, hushed voice. Just outside, there was a small group of deer grazing on the yard.

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Evening Relaxation

With a bit of dinner, a fireplace going in the background, and Sherlock on the TV. This isn’t the best photo, but captures for me the moment. Relaxing on the couch, warm and full, watching a favorite show on television. A lovely evening.

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