~It is cold and rainy here...a miserable kind of day, and I am currently snuggled on my couch in my flannel pants and comfy sweatshirt. It's getting dark, reminding me that indeed, winter is upon us.
~In truth, I really like November. I like that it's cold, and the trees are bare and the trees are in stark contrast to the grey sky. I like the first snowflakes (which we don't get so much in November here but we always did in Vermont). I like the shortening days, and the rhythm of the year unfolding. And I try to hold onto all these things as we move into the "holiday crazies" which I don't like so much.
~Today was another good day at church. Although having to cover everything myself (boss is still on vacation) can be a little crazy-making, it all went well, and everything fell into place. It struck me again as I was locking up how much this congregation feels like "my people", how much good will and care and compassion there is in this group of people, how sad I will be to leave them when the time comes.
~We went to Borders for a bit after lunch, and I was surprised by how very little interest I have in shopping. I've never been much of a shopper, but right now, I'm less interested that usual. Not sure why. I have in mind some special things for special people, but beyond that---eh.
~Happy Advent!
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I imagine lots of us are in that anti-shopping mood. We're doing three presents for each child: a book, a hand-knit item (still working on those!), and something from both Pure Luck and me (ranging from money for head shots for #1 Son, who needs them for auditions, to a bracelet for LP, and who knows what for Snowman). We're forgoing stockings, which I imagine is going to bother me in the end. There may end up being candy or something small in them...
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