Winter Garden

December 11, 2017 (345/365)

"Of winter’s lifeless world each twig now seems a perfect part; Yet each one holds summer’s secret deep down within its heart." - Charles G. Stater

Christmas Decorations

December 10, 2017 (344/365) "Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." - Norman Vincent Peale

This year's new ornament: a French macaron (from the Milwaukee Art Museum)

Bien-sûr!

I think Piper approves!

First Snow of the Season

December 9, 2017 (343/365)

"The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found?" - J. B. Priestley

Thanks a Latte

December 7, 2017 (341/365)

“Coffee -- the drink that comforteth the brain and heart” - Sir Francis Bacon

To "Saint Nick" who left Panera treats in my mailbox today, thanks a latte!