Happy Winter Solstice Eve! I love celebrating the shortest day of the year. There’s something about it that gives me energy. Maybe it’s the fact that there’s so little daylight to get things done. Whatever, here’s the latest Weekly Winks.
Every Friday I share the Winks of GoodnessI experienced throughout the week because I’ve found that writing down and formally acknowledging these suckers gives them more power. I encourage you to share your own Weekly Winks on my site or on social media. Look around and write it down — share the goodness.
Saturday — I saw two cardinals during my morning run. (Again, this is North Carolina’s state bird for all of you NC newbies.) After my mother passed away this summer, family friend and phenomenal artist Lin Barnhardt sent me a ceramic cardinal and dove. The story goes that when you see a cardinal, it’s a visitor from heaven. I hope that’s the case.
Sunday— We went to see Christmas lights, and it was exactly what I needed to get me in the direction of the mood for Christmas.
Monday — I got a manicure with two of my best friends. (I haven’t had a manicure in years.) After getting our fancy nails, we just sat in the salon and talked. What a gift!
Tuesday— Instead of getting presents for each student, Graydon’s teacher decided to give a donation to charity. She let the class decide which charity. Graydon nominated Hospice because of how much the organization helped Mama K. and our family.
Wednesday— We went Christmas caroling with a group of friends from church. It was so fun surprising people with holiday cheer (and iffy high notes).
Thursday — I took the 5:30 class at the Y so I could spend the day with John. (He took the day off for a date day as a Christmas present.) When I got in my car at 5:10, a beautiful arrangement of Adeste Fideles was on the radio. I just sat in the dark listening to it and admiring our Christmas lights. Magic.
Friday— Mrs. Easter, a regular at the Y who happens to be 87 and skydived last year, was wearing a red Nutcracker sweater dress this morning. She is awesome sauce with two cherries on top!
Happy holiday week!