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I'm listening to the ping (or is it ding) of texts going off. Usually the phone is pretty quiet- but I sent out a few Happy New Year texts and the replies are trickling in.
I figure- it's as good of a time as any to update the blog with my monthly reflection.
Typically I use this opening prompt to comment on what audio-book I've listened to. My listening has slowed down now that we are home (Hello- comfy chair, and ability to stream with ease- we just finished binging a rewatch of all six seasons of Downton Abbey)
However, the one audiobook for this month that stands out the most was Mr. Dickens and His Carol. It's a historical fiction- imagining what prompted Charles Dickens to pen his classic seasonal tale. I enjoyed it- and will say- it helped bring some holiday spirit to my walking efforts.
I'm loving the fact that this past month unfolded even better than I would have guessed or planned...
Heading into Christmas- I suggested to the family we do a Christmas free of exchanging material gifts. I could fill this page with a litany of reasons why I suggested this approach- but in the end, it all boiled down to it feels right.
And oh so right this month has been. As I stepped away from the need to find the perfect gift for family members, I found myself savoring the holiday season more than any I can recall in years past.
So much to love...
Love of live music- led me to enjoy two seasonal concerts-
