The truth is, we don't know what 2025 will bring. I know no one over the age of reason who is looking ahead with delight. That said, we do our best to find at least glimmering crumbs and connections to light our way. I shall endeavor to do what small part I can, while life and breath continue.
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~ always ~
~ always ~
"The verses are a roadmap of how to live a good life and be a good person, each of them punctuated with that rousing chorus:
Ring the old year out
Ring the new year in
Bring us all good luck
Let the good guys win "
Ring the new year in
Bring us all good luck
Let the good guys win "
- Charles de Lint
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My experimental shortbread, using browned butter and brown sugar, failed. It did, however, make a very tasty crumble atop a few spoonfuls of quincemeat. I suspect that the small amount of water boiled off in making browned butter was functional in having the shortbread hold together... I shall try again. Maybe instead of browned butter, if I add some almond extract and rosewater (the flavor profile of Shrewsbury cakes), I will end up with something just right?
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~ day 31 ~
The last of the advent swap gifts was these two tiny original artworks by Deb, signed and dated, that will be much enjoyed by my Tansu Terrace tinyfolk as well as myself...~ day 31 ~
I must say that the advent swap as a whole has been a great pleasure. The creativity of our participants is really impressive, and the outreach this year to some folks who otherwise would not have been part of the project warmed my heart. I have great hopes that the Advent Of A Better Year swap will continue into the future, and look forward to sharing ideas and plans throughout 2025, leading to an excellent Advent Swap for 2026...
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We are gradually building the first glimpses of the world we will be traveling through in Wanderhome, each week just a little bit more. I had no idea that my imagination could even function in this sort of way, and am so pleased to have become friends with Stef and Mischa, and have them let me explore.
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December SMART goals (x=extra)
| # | THINGS MADE | THINGS FIXED | THINGS GONE |
| 1 | rainbow cowl tassels | more clothesline | recycle bin |
| 2 | 85 origami squares | cardboard down | random book parts |
| 3 | heraldic potholders | set up paperwhites | recycle bin |
| 4 | pine needle stars | grey linen pinafore | yard waste bin |
| 5 | solstice sweets | bandana hem | yard waste bin |
| 6 | 2025 calendar | calendar pages | recycle bin |
| 7 | flannel pillowcases | keyboard key cap | recycle bin |
| 8 | 62 masu boxes | kitchen sink drain | x |
| 9 | x | appletree pruning | x |
today's gratitudes -
1. good folks near and far
2. all the blessings the bright world still offers
3. hope, the gem at the very bottom of the box
Time of Isolation - Day 1629
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