We get a winter like this. Blame it on El Nino or whatever you like, but in Oklahoma (and I hear parts of Texas), it is snowing again. We’re not supposed to get as much accumulation for which I am glad. I’ve been out in my four-wheel-drive Expedition (owned for just this purpose), bumping over and avoiding giant ice slicks in the parking lots at several stores. I carry kitty litter in my car for those “just-in-case moments,” and I’ve helped two different drivers get unstuck much to the delight of my teen passengers. Teenagers note: parents do get their revenge one way or another.
I, and many other citizens, managed to buy out most of the grocery store this afternoon because I’m hoping my BFF and her family will still visit New Year’s Eve. By the by, on December 31st, the second full moon of the month, known as a blue moon, will show its face. Perhaps, the blue moon is causing all of the snow. No matter, snow illuminated by moonlight is magic.
There’s lentil soup with ham bubbling in the pot, and exotic spices of cardamon, cumin and cinnamon perfume the air. Rolls are baking in the oven for the kids. Wheat ones. They’ll be thrilled.
David Perry, friend and photographer, extolled his readers to choose red, green or blue using the color of choice as the centerpiece of a photo. Since we’re still in Christmas mode in this part of the prairie, I chose red.
In our little cabin, we’ll be celebrating Christmas until January 10th ending with the Baptism of the Lord. I love this because I get to sing Christmas carols every Sunday during this time. Carols, especially like those welcoming the three kings, warm my soul the same way a steaming bowl of soup warms my body.
How are you staying warm this winter, and how do you keep the spirit of Christmas alive in your hearts? I’d like to know.
That blue moon woke me up this morning.
Those are beautiful red ornaments.
The red photo is very festive! I’m excited about the blue moon, and I just hope we will not have more snow and clouds and might have a chance to see it. Happy New Year!
The once in a blue moon event is very interesting. Luckily you mentioned it. I think the red ornaments and colour scheme here is very suitable for Christmas. The sounds of carols and scenes of the birth of Jesus Christ further complete the festive spirit. Now, I’d like to Wish you a Very Happy New Year 2010! May all your dreams come true!
Thanks for mentioning the blue moon, I was not aware, but doubt we will see it. We are supposed to have yet another two day period of rain. It is so soggy here the ground is like pudding. Your red photo is very nice. I hope you and your family have the happiest of New Years.
It has been fun going around seeing the colorful photos encouraged by DP. Yours is quite pretty. I love sparkly ornaments. Aaaahhhh and the lentil soup sounds like a must have for this cold spell coming through. I can just see you and your kitty litter rescuing stranded motorists. Be careful out there.
I love the Christmas carols. The last year I was in the church choir, we did a lovely program just after New Year’s called Lessons & Carols at which we sang Christmas carols, particularly unfamiliar ones. It was great to just enjoy the music without having to worry about shopping or baking, or other holiday preparations. Your red ornaments centerpiece is very festive.
I’ll keep the spirit of Christmas alive because after I’ve put away all the Christmas decorations, I’ll find something, maybe a little Christmas knick knack, that I left out accidentally. And I’ll just leave it be.
I’m looking forward to the blue moon. Who knows what it will bring, along with a new year?
Happy New Year, Dee!
Dee, that is such a pretty vase of reds.