“When cardinals appear, angels are near.”
There is an old saying that when a cardinal appears in your yard, it’s a visitor from heaven, a sign of beauty in the midst of darkness, hope in the midst of sorrow, and renewal in the midst of winter. It’s Christmas Eve and of course, my mom and dad wouldn’t miss it!
“Into this climate of fear and apprehension, Christmas enters, streaming lights of joy, ringing bells of hope and singing carols of forgiveness high up in the bright air.” — Maya Angelou
Cocktails with a Curator — A perfect mix of cocktails and art. Every Friday at 5:00 p.m., join us for happy hour as a Frick curator (remotely) offers insights on a work of art with a complementary cocktail.
The Marquette University interactive Advent Calendar — So many lovely, little gifts from my alma mater.
Always dreaming of being in Paris especially at Christmastime:
Take A Virtual Shopping Trip Through Paris Great Department Stores
Christmas Concert in Notre Dame Cathedral, streamed live December 25, 2020 — A stunning message of grace, resilience, and hope!
Charlotte Casiraghi is Launching a Literary Rendez-vous with Chanel
My First Crush — Oh Shaun Cassidy, if only you shipped to Wisconsin!
How to watch the America’s Cup — Of course I’m rooting for American Magic.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”
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“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” — Mason Cooley
GOAL: 40 BOOKS | BOOKS READ: 40 (10,311 pages) Another unpleasant bi-product of the global pandemic was a temporary case of “reader’s block” that lasted throughout the lockdown, putting me at risk for not meeting my goal this year. I did slowly start to rally during the summer, but the return to school was accompanied by a lot of “required reading.” Finally, around Thanksgiving, I hit my stride.
Books Borrowed from the Library: 14
Books Set in Paris/France: 14
Books on Scandinavian style and living: 4
Books for Children (of all ages): 2 with lovely illustrations
Biographies/True Stories: 14
Books for Professional Development: 10 focusing on design thinking, innovation, distance learning, and equity
Books I re-read this year: We Should All be Feminists, Hope is a Thing, and To Live Deliberately
Books to re-read: The Book of Joy — I borrowed this book from the library, but it’s one I’d like to re-read and annotate next year.
Favorites this year: Paris Was Ours, Paris on Air, and Lagom
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“Nature is full of genius, full of the divinity; so that not a snowflake escapes its fashioning hand.” — Henry David Thoreau
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“There’s no end to imagination in the kitchen.” – Julia Child
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