Hear Me in the Harmony

I heard the bells on Christmas day
their old familiar carols play
and wild and sweet, the world repeat
of peace on earth, goodwill to men
— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Even as an adult I find it difficult to sleep on Christmas Eve.  Yuletide excitement is a potent caffeine, no matter your age.
— Carrie Latet

1. The anticipation of Christmas Eve

2. wrapping presents

3. sticky gift tag labels

What are you grateful for or happy about this Christmas Eve?

The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event.  You go to bed in one kind of world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment, then where is it to be found?
— J.B. Priestly

Don’t look at your feet to see if you’re doing it right.  Just dance.
— from Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott

1. Zumba!

2. planning parties

3. holiday parties during work hours

What have you got to be happy about or grateful for this week?

If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone.  A man should keep his friendships in constant repair.
— Samuel Johnson

1. when internet people become real people (I had lunch with Dawn yesterday, who was in town doing some very important work)

2. trying new recipes

3. the anticipation of Christmas

P.S. I swear I’m really trying to do more than two posts a week.  I don’t mean to be lazy, I just am.