A Short Interlude

I just wanted to write a quick post to say, that no, I have not forgotten about this blog. As good fortune would have it, I live in Minnesota and the beautiful cold and snowy weather significantly limit my ability to get out and find those objects and perspectives I love so much.

I am currently working on a project that involves the participation of other people, and while it is slow going, it is going, and I'm hopeful that it all pulls together in the end (some of you reading this know what I'm talking about -- shhh....it's a surprise).

It is a little strange this year, I am really feeling in the Christmas spirit. Not that I don't love Christmas (who doesn't?) but usually until it arrives, I don't feel much in the way of excitement prior to it arriving. But this year is a little different. I don't know, but because of this, I did want to put up a couple photos (not new ones I've taken, but previous ones) that best represent some of the feeling of Christmas.

I don't know quite what it is about this, but it seems to hold a promise of something for me.

I know it's almost the exact same photo, but there is a bit more to it. It's less concentrated and more inclusive. A slightly more hopeful feel.

What I love about this one, are its obvious differences. It's in color, which speaks more of 'children' to me. Also, the size of the chair is that for a child. The feel of this photo for me is the anticipation of a child: the Christmas tree all lit up with presents waiting to be opened on Christmas morning.

I would like to say (since I don't know if I'll be able to post again before Christmas), have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Be safe and cherish the ones you love. Now is probably the greatest and hardest time of year for many, and remembering to be filled with love and gratitude can difficult. It's easy to see the bad and think of all we don't have and everything we want. But, this blog's purpose is to focus on perspective and being grateful: so, every day, find at least one thing to be happy for, and understand some people don't have even that much.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!