We were festive…

Just not THIS festive.

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Christmas Day this year was sweet and special in too many ways to list, but you know I’ll try. It’s hard to sort out what the whole thing is about for me now, but what remains… always… from the past and forever… is the love. It’s entirely a feel-good day if we can do it right.

Rita was here, she and I wore our Christmas jammies, the Chiefs won, and dinner was amazing.

The traditional cheese ball I hadn’t made in 30 years. The recipe holds up.

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Salmon filets in cream sauce with spinach and cherry tomatoes over Jasmine rice; candied carrots, and cheesy biscuits. And vino. Dessert was warm fruit tarts with ice cream.

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The usual suspects.

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Today we’re being hugged by a heavy fog and indoors is where it’s at. Perfect.

Let quiet and peace soak into your bones, and savor every blessing.

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  1. Judy Smith's avatar Judy Smith
    Dec 27, 2024 @ 08:11:37

    Thank you, Leigh, and buckets of love back to you and Terry!!

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  2. murphyvillefarms's avatar murphyvillefarms
    Dec 26, 2024 @ 17:43:03

    Good to see ya smiling my friend and that dinner looks absolutely delish!  Have a great New Yeat! Love you guys forever. 🥰 Terry & Leigh Miller 

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