Having this week between Christmas and New Year's mostly at home (as in not working), is foreign and quite pleasant. I have never had a job where business was closed during this week. Sitting around and enjoying the decorations and music feels luxurious. But also there is a part of me thinking "shouldn't I be getting ready for something?" I continue to enjoy looking at the pictures Dottie sent. One below from Christmas 1979. I am impressed with Angie's placement of greenery over the mantle. We never talked much about our shared love of decorating for the holidays. Just another one of those things you don't think about until it's too late.
Chris and I pulled the Clue game out of the basement and figured out how to play it with 2 people. This after trying to play CaseFile on Christmas Day and finding myself thoroughly confused. Sometimes it makes sense not to muck up a classic with too many gimmicks. Says the great-aunt anyway. As of 12/29 at 3pm we are nose to nose with our skills of reasoning and deduction.
Today I poured the last bit of eggnog into a glass and toasted the month of December. With the coffee chaser to make the whole experience last just as long as possible. Sip sip slurp.
I have been reading short stories, finishing up a hat and some fingerless gloves, moving along slowly on my needlepoint, going to bed early, sleeping in until 7:30, staring at the tree, wondering what everyone else is doing, hoping NOT to see anyone start getting virtuous or productive yet. There will be time enough for that AFTER the beginning of the New Year. Right now I am leaning deep into some serious loafing and am finding it has its merits.
Carol, have you retired from KU?
Posted by: Pam Michael | 12/30/2022 at 07:58 AM
Wishing you the best in 2023!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 12/30/2022 at 08:38 AM
Pam: not retired just working part time now. Which is wonderful!
Posted by: Carol | 12/30/2022 at 11:25 AM