What I wanted to do for Yule: Drink coffee on the porch watching the sun rise. Bake breads. Make Dried Orange Garland. Bundle Smudge Sticks. Decorate. Reflect. Journal. Plan. Snuggle w/ Harley Boo. Eat Soup.

What I actually did…work from home several hours. Eat Zuppa Toscana soup. Started Ginger/Garlic Soup. Made several trays of Stuffed Shells. Random visit with friend who quickly stopped by to bring me a Yule gift. Now I want to sleep.

It may not be what I wanted to do today, however, comma, right now I’m enjoying the simplicity of sitting in the quiet darkness on the round chair under blankies with Harley Boo. Relaxing while watching two candle flames dance on the mantle and stealing glances of the glimmers of lights from the tree in the foyer.

My favorite time of the year.