Amidst the rush of Christmas, with all its haste and mayhem, I did not get to wish everyone a wonderful holiday. So, here’s to wishing everyone happy holidays, no matter which days you recognize. Hopefully, those that have past were full of joy and merriment and may there be much mirth on those to come. Catch you all in the New Year, when I am back in New England live and refreshed!
With yesterday being the first real snowfall, at least one that decided to stick around for awhile, New England is officially awash in white. The Waltham Common was laden with about three fluffy inches on the ground and small amounts clinging to the trees, which looked particularly beautiful amidst the lights during the night. Since the afternoon was so gray and gloomy the glow of the Christmas lights coupled with the dusting of powder gave the whole area outside our humble abode a holiday charm. So much so, that Ali and I darted into the minor tundra for a brief photo session. Here is the best of us with lights in the background.
All the snow certainly was a harbinger of festivities to come, if ever there was one. Considering that we are supposedly in store for a few inches more, I have concluded that whatever the calendar might say winter is sincerely upon us. Of course, Ali’s just glad that we are not feeling the chill of the bitter Midwest cold that seems to have gripped our families earlier in the week. Nevertheless, as we wandered around the common looking for the best angle to snap a holiday picture of ourselves, we definitely felt a chill, just not the subzero kind that is commonplace in Chicago.
Regardless, take some time to knock back some nog and enjoy the view from the window. Winter is always better when white.
With the last post everything is nearly back in real time. Since returning from the trip, I relentlessly buckled down to finish my Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Mission accomplished. Other than that, it has been getting ready for the new school year, which rapidly approaches. This should explaining The Scarlet Letter in the Reading section. Also interesting is the fact that the one year anniversary of my move to New England has come and gone. Time really flies.
All that aside, with the last breath of summer upon us, Ali and I are taking a holiday and heading for Nova Scotia. Of course we will document the whole trip, complete with pictures, so everyone can see how beautiful the place is. So, in the meantime catch up on all the goings on that you may have missed.
While none of this seemed appropriate to drop in the earlier post, I wanted to also mention that today is my mother’s birthday. So, happy birthday Mom! Here’s hoping your day is a fantastic one!
