Winter Solstice


A happy solstice to all of you!!  Yay it's winter time officially, now if only we could have some flakes to make it look like the season.  Would you believe that we had no power from 4 a.m. until 7:15 a.m.???  I am all flustered up because of it.  I did not drink enough coffee and I am behind in everything on my list.

My son and I are leaving shortly to go pick up my daughter.  My husband will be making some homemade pizza which I am so looking forward to eating for dinner.  The wrapping of presents is nearly done and I haven't even begun to bake.  But it's on that list that I was talking about so it will become reality.  Very soon.  Just not today.

So as I type this post I am once again reminded to be grateful for such simple things.  I hope each and every one of you have a wonderful weekend.  May peace surround you as you approach this holiday and you can celebrate with the ones you love.

Have a lovely weekend!

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  1. Mama Gone GreenDecember 21, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Happy Solstice to you!!

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  2. little macaroon.December 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I've just battled the freezing lashing rain on the school run for the last time this year - now we're all home and cosy and also looking forward to homemade pizza for dinner! This day could not get any better, not only have I won a battle against severe mastitis (waking up this morning feeling human again, at last) also the Mayan calendar wasn't accurate in its apocalyptic prediction, the days are going to get longer from here on in, and it's the SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - HURRAH!

    Merry Christmas Karen, I hope you have a relaxing holiday with your family.

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  3. UnknownDecember 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Happy Solstice to you too! May the day be filled with love and kindness. And Light!

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverDecember 21, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Karen,
    Have the most wonderful Christmas with your family.
    My fingers are crossed that snow will find you!

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  5. MandaBurms FarmStay for Cats.December 21, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Happy Solstice to you too. Love Leanne

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  6. stephDecember 21, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    your family will all be together tonight!!! joy!!! a very very happy solstice----and merry christmas!!

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  7. Mrs.TDecember 21, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Happy Yuletide/Solstice to you
    A new Reader
    Denise from a windy TN

    http://sacredsimplysustainable.blogspot.com/

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  8. come on in xDecember 21, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Happy solstice! The baking is always a last minute frenzy isn't it! X

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  9. Debbie JonesDecember 21, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Happy solstice to you too. Isn't it great that the world didn't end today ;-)
    My day has been frustrating so far but I am going to relax and unwind and get my "jolly" back! Saw that new book by Ann Lamott in your last post and I must get it because I absolutely love her writing and books! I could really use an Ann Lamott read right now so after I make this comment, I am going to Amazon.com and see if I can get that book...a little Christmas gift to myself! Thanks and enjoy your weekend and Christmas.

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    1. karenDecember 21, 2012 at 5:21 PM

      I hope you purchased the book, it was very good!

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  10. nunuDecember 21, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    you're up so early!? it's so dark, we just sleep until 8:30 these days. i love it... happy solstice and the days before christmas!

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    1. karenDecember 21, 2012 at 5:20 PM

      the older I get the less I sleep soundly. The wind was very loud so I was up a lot and feared the power would go, and it did :)

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  11. ShannonDecember 21, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Happy Solstice! We lost power for about 30 minutes...was barely enough time to dig through the camping gear to find the instant coffee, lol.

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  12. Lady CordeliaDecember 21, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Hello Dear Karen,

    I hope you have a fantabulous (yes, it's a word) Holiday.

    Much love to you and yours.
    XO
    C

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  13. Melanie RouthierDecember 21, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Such a lovely post Karen! I love the snowmen count-down, Happy Solstice!!

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  14. Kim December 21, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Happy Solstice!! Hope you had a lovely day.

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  15. Shirley-AnnDecember 22, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    Happy Solstice Karen :o) - I just love your little snowman collection - so cute!

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  16. michelle gdDecember 24, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    happy {belated} solstice!
    wishing for peace to wrap itself around you and your family...happy holiday!

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