Today I did one of my favorite things - I read and read and read! I was having mild misgivings about my timing, getting so immersed in a novel at this time of year, until a line from the very book I was reading put that to rest. Now I 'pronounce that this book transformed 'distraction' into an honorable word instead of a character flaw.' I have been reminded that I am the recipient of the greatest gifts this life has: Freedom, Family, Friends and Faith. And it was done so skillfully! My hat is off to any author who can amuse her reader and the next moment bring her to tears. Such a book is "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Read it sometime!

Our favorite 1st graders who sang with gusto at the Christmas program tonight, "The Night Before Christmas" and "Silver Bells". Bad picture - great performance!