I really like the holiday season and it has nothing to do with shopping and presents.
I love the lights. I have a tiny light in each of my window Rhodes Island style and as I sit here knitting, listening to Loreena McKinnitt holiday music and watching the light flicker, I think of those things that warm my heart.
I love my boys, watching them play, watching them smile. Watching them asleep or feeling them curled up to me as we sleep or as I read them a story. I love to see them climb trees and skateboard and dive recklessly at the swimming pool. I love when they suddenly say something in French.
I love talking to my mom on the phone for hours, until my ear hurt from holding the phone so tight. I love that she doesn’t speak English and that talking to her, I’m myself again. And that she knows everything about me, that she’s my best supporter.
I love all my books, the huge pile of them, each a shiny promise of escape just waiting for me so patiently.
I love my music, instantly ready to soothe me, make me move, or inspire me.
I love my knitting. The gorgious yarn so soft in it’s rich colors, each stiches working hard to keep me warm.
I love moving. Each of my running steps, each weight that I lift talking me closer to that strength and endurance I crave, making my mood soar.
I love…. my writing. 1400 words today and the story so branded in me now, that I’m living it.
Maid of the Winter Solstice by ~Graphix-Goddess on deviantART
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What images you spin for us! I felt warm just reading about it.
I love the lights too. When I was a child and we would pass bars, I would squeal and yell “happy” because of the lights. I’ve always loved them. I have my tree lights on right now as I write.
December 10th, 2009
I felt like I was there with you as you weaved these words together, very moving!
December 12th, 2009
Thanks you Ladies.
I am glad the images moved you.
Every kid loves light, maybe some of us forget as they get older.
December 13th, 2009
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