Seasonal Pleasures

Hello, friends.  I hope your week has been a good one.  The pup's dog food was on sale at Food Lion last week, but the one I stopped at didn't have any, so I requested a raincheck, the first time in years.  They musn't give out many, as my cashier didn't remember how to do them, and called the manager.  She said they stopped doing them during the pandemic, which I found interesting.  I'm assuming due to the lack of staff.  The bags were $6 off, so I felt that was worth asking for, and asked for three bags.  The birds have been busy at the feeders.

before the ornaments

I baked two types of cookies, some for J and some to give at our family gathering.  Just before leaving for the gathering, I noticed a hole in the cardigan I planned to wear, so I grabbed needle and thread before heading out the door.  In the hour it took to get there, I found several additional holes, but had it all squared away, before we arrived.  This is a festive red sweater I thrifted years ago, and generally only wear this time of year.  It's hard to tell if it's just falling apart, or if moths got to it, though I've not seen any sign of them otherwise.  

Last week, I harvested a head of lettuce, rosemary, and greens for the pups and chickens.  Laundry was dried on the line.  We got the lights on, and decorated our tree.  Like several others I've noticed this year, simplifying feels right, and I began gathering some holiday things I will be letting go of, keeping only the things that bring the most pleasure.  Happy Winter Solstice, Merry Christmas, and Happy Hannukah!