With the Christmas season in full swing, it is difficult not to get caught up in the frenzy of it all. As a female of the boomer generation, I am programmed to feel I must "do it all." I must decorate my home to perfection, shop for all the perfect gifts, wrap those gifts perfectly, bake lots of delicious, perfectly-shaped cookies, etc.; and, to be honest, I truly love doing all these things, but the perfection business can be a tad repressive. As I have gotten older, I have learned to slow down and I do my best to try to be satisfied with less-than-perfect. Now I strive to enjoy the special moments, because that is what it's really all about, isn't it?
In that vein, I did take time to attend the party for the local Historical Society members that I told you about last week. And I did not fret and try to find the perfect outfit (as I may have done in my younger days) but wore something I had hanging in my closet. And, as is usually the case, that fact had no bearing on the experience. I had a fine time visiting with old friends and the lovely old home was decorated beautifully.
Saturday was devoted to attending Dickens on the Strand where we ate festival food, drank, shopped and saw the "Queen."
A great time was had by all...and I managed to get my annual photo of the grands by the Tremont House Christmas tree...and they were smiling.
I hope you are enjoying the season and finding time to experience those special moments of joy that only this time of year can bring. I'd love to hear what you are doing. Please comment below or via the link above.
(And should you need a small gift, please take a look in my shops via the links above.)
Until next time, wishing you many peaceful moments.
Adieu,
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