Sudden Snow

Well, we've been waiting a week for the final shingles to be installed, but as of today the roofer has not completed the last piece of work, which is a slight blow, because it delays the next mortgage drawdown until after the holidays.
And sudden snow in Dryden today added to the delay... no matter. Our builder Ralph is confident all will take shape in due course. Electrical outlets are being placed and we have a shower base and a tub!
Here at the cottage, the pond is thickly frozen and the pine trees are beautiful.

Nicholas

Today is the Winter Equinox...

Outside our cottage is this little lighthouse, illuminated by a golden light, which comes on automatically when night begins to fall.

It reminds me that a light within the darkness is profoundly beautiful.

It reminds me that we are, each of us, vibrating atoms of light...even when we are asked to bear witness to pain and grief unspeakable, we each have a choice to reflect the light of kindness, and compassion, and to hold gently a belief in a world where, rather than fear and ignorance, light and love guide our each and every step.

May we each grow in wisdom and the capacity to respect and recognize one another as we truly are...and in so doing may we find peace.
Judy