Dec. 7

Surprise tickets to the theater - what a wonderful gift from a good friend.

Dec. 6

I'm so glad for coworkers who meet me for a few hours. It's nice to remember I'm not alone in this job!

Dec. 5

Today I felt like I needed to write down just what I accomplished because it didn't feel like much. At least I can point to cans of honey lemon apple jam and cinnamon pear jam, tied and under the tree. That's something.

December 4

 

Come over, she said. Mom made soup. We're hanging out. We watched "The Hangover" and I practiced playing Jingle Bells (over and over again). Sometimes the best nights are last minute and unplanned.

December 3

Sometimes I need to take many many photos until I am satisfied we've found the right one.

December 2

At a fun and funky shop in Augusta -- vintage Christmas cards with puffy, silky covers out front. How sweet.

December 1

typing up an article about tips for a greener Christmas, I discover I am already using reusable, fabric bags, and here why not photograph one to illustrate the story.