I took Tony back to Winston today, then turned right back around and went back home.
Here is a shot of the courthouse in Monroe as we were leaving to go back to Winston. It’s one of my favorite buildings and the day was glorious!
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas!
I love Christmas at my family home. My dad died 6 years ago, and my grandparents have long gone, but I still enjoy going home to be with those of us who are still here. I worry that I don’t have many more Christmases at home to look forward to, as my mother and two aunts that live with her are getting older and are in bad health. But I’m trying to stay focused on today and am grateful to still have the opportunity to go home and celebrate Christmas with my family.
These are some shots from the day…
December 24, 2014
Emma and I attended the Christmas Eve service at church tonight.
It was lovely. At the end of the service the lights go down and we all hold candles. Just beautiful. Though I didn’t take a photo of the candlelight, I snapped one before the service and of the church in the mist as we went in.
December 23, 2014
It was a misty, drizzly rain today.
I like days like these. They don’t make me depressed, but make me want to be at home in my easy chair or curled up in bed.
This shot is of Nick in the car at night as we waited at the movie theater for his dad to take him and Emma to see a movie.
December 22, 2014
It’s my last day of work at Sawtooth before Christmas.
This is a scene I pass by almost daily and I love it. It’s the back field of Reynolda House.
Today it’s rainy and a bit dark, but I still love how the field looks in winter.
December 21, 2014
It’s starting to feel more like Christmas to me.
Emma and I went caroling with our church today at a nursing home. We visited many residents and it was wonderful to have them sing along with us and smile as we walked down the hall (until, that is, we set the alarms off–twice!!)
December 20, 2014
It snowed this morning!
Only briefly, but it was lovely to see. I had a photo walk with my Sawtooth Photo League at Salem Lake this morning, and these are some images from that. It was cold, but Maurice, Sherell, Carl and I braved the weather and had a great time photographing the winter landscape.
December 19, 2014
One of my favorite days at work is the day before holiday break.
Being in an elementary school before the holidays can be crazy. But the last day before break is usually filled with lots of love and fun and excitement. And for the teachers and staff, a big sigh of relief that two weeks off lies ahead.
Today was wonderful. I was treated to lots of goodies from my students and my son’s band performed today and were fantastic! He made me proud on the drums…
So yes! Happy holidays indeed!
December 18th, 2014
I am lucky.
When I was younger, I used to dream about being a sound engineer, quite an unusual profession for a girl in the early 80s (or any time for that matter). I used to watch my dad mix music and record local artists. He was always splicing together reel-to-reel tapes and doing all kinds of musical things that I found fascinating. I would sneak up to the music room in our house, and he would always welcome me and let me watch. He created in me a deep love of music that will always be with me.
I never did become a sound engineer.
But in November of 2006, Tony and I began hosting a pop music quiz at a local venue, first Elliott’s Revue, and for the past 6 years or so The Garage. One of my jobs at the quiz is doing the sound. So I get to sit in front of the mixing desk and live out my dream of being a sound engineer, albeit a small-scale one.
It thrills me more than I can say…
Here are some photos from our quiz tonight. It was our Christmas quiz and we got to spend it with some wonderful folks who have supported us for many years.
December 17, 2014
The moon was still out when I woke this morning.
It looked magical. 
Mid-Century Me 