Carla Solomon

It was -5 when we got up this morning. But don’t worry, it’s already up to -2! Unfortunately, the wind chill is -27. I don’t think I’ll be walking today. More time to write.

I took down my “Christmas” lights, but I always leave one string of Winter Lights running down the bannister. Afterall, even though the days are getting longer, it’s still pretty dark most of the time. I thoroughly enjoy writing with by the light of my keyboard and the festive lights behind me.

Snow comes in all shapes and sizes-just like people. It can some down on you gently, lazily, fiercely, or strongly-just like life. It can fill you with joy or dread, peace or fear-I think you see where I’m going with this. I love watching the snowfall and imagining all the different possibilities, all wrapped up…

On the 5th day of Christmas, I get to be with more family. Louisiana offers up a different feel than Christmas in Vermont, but all the good things are here too. It doesn’t matter if there’s snow or snowmen, s’mores around a campfire, or gators pulling Santa’s sleigh. It just matters that you’re open to…

Watching this never gets old

The Christmas cookie baking has begun!

Thanks to my sister, Elise, I finally got last year’s poinsettia to bloom again at the right time! No dark closets required, just leave it where it can respond to good old Mother Nature.

This is what happens when I don’t make my bed right away. You’ve got to get your motivation wherever you can

She looked up at me when I walked into the room. When she decided I wasn’t dangerous she went back to eating my weeds

We went for a memorial service and we’re blessed with some restorative views