Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Monday, December 1, 2025

My Advent Calendar

December 1st


A souvenir Christmas tree ornament from our trip this past summer to Quebec City and the Gaspe Peninsula.

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My cold has much improved.  I think I can attribute it to drinking a tea of lemon and honey three times yesterday plus a very long morning nap.  It was probably the latter which gave me the energy to decorate the house.  I put up our skinny tree, and covered it with many of the decorations you will get to see through this month.  I found spots to display my nativity and Father Christmas collections on other surfaces in the house. You'll get to see some of those, too. Dan put up the lights outside and my task for later today is to decorate the two wreaths we purchased at the grocery store.  (As an aside I was very pleasantly surprised at the price $9.99 each.). I have ribbons and decorations I've removed from wreaths to use.  I'll share that result too.

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I'm going to take a break from posting any of the horrible news which continuous to shock us all.  If you need a dose of that google The Contrarian.