It is the December solstice. The morning breeze and cloudless sky were perfect for my morning walk. For months now I’ve been listening to classical music when I walk. I found podcasts were adding to my feeling of overwhelm as Don and I work through this problematic year. The classical music in the background of my thoughts punctuated by the sound of birds ease me into the day.
Still fresh in my memory was the sight of two wallabies racing across the green in front of our windows last evening. They made a beeline for the breezeway and in the process set off a cloud of galahs in the dusky light. One of my favourite lines from a book in recent years was written by Scottish author, Andrew Greig, ‘When I’m dead I will love this.’ Whenever I see something sublime I think of that line. Take time to enjoy the small things.
Again this morning a small sight made me smile as I returned from the walk and the sun glinted brightly on a modest celebration. Usually there are a few houses on our street decorated for the season. But we have had several unusual and violent small storms here in the last year or so, and combined with the crime wave we’ve experienced for the last couple of years it seems few have the heart for it this year. Except for a neighbour who has youngish children and is at the same time renovating their home which they moved into just over a year ago. It was a reminder we can still have a little corner of our heart available for some glitter and fantasy.
Two small reindeer planted amidst stones left from a previous gardening attempt…accompanied by small glittery packages (small and to the right of photo) and finally a Santa surrounded by Lantana with a price tag still attached, blowing gently in the breeze. It was delightful in its attempt.
And this friends, is my attempt to give you a smile while you do whatever you do this time of year.
Be well.
ardysez 
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