The Third Act

Sunday

It's been a pretty darned lovely day!  There's been nothing monumental happening.  In fact, it's been rather mundane.  But for some reason, my little tasks were delightful.

I made turkey stock, from the leftover carcass that's been in the freezer since last week.  I made turkey noodle soup with part of that stock.  I made eggnog from scratch (a very boozy, non cooked version by Alton Brown). And I got all the little holiday light projects done outside (they're just a few and don't require any ladders).  

The skies were partly cloudy and mackerel-esque and it barely got out of the 40s.  A perfect day to do the things I did.

I'm good at cozy, I think.  

 

 

 

it's a rainy Saturday

I'm still posting instant photos from time spent with the kids last weekend and earlier this week.  The two down below are from the hotel up in Alexandria.  I still have film waiting to process too!  But today I think I'll do some indoor holiday stuff. 

The Christmas boxes are out of the closet, but I've yet to open them up.  In truth, I don't have too many decorations.  I'd say I have just enough, especially if I make any ephemeral pieces as I did last year (with the orange and cinnamon stick garlands).  A fresh tree is probably in my future as well.  It seems I debate getting a tree every year.  Then I go take a look at them, (I say, "I'll just take a look") and invariably end up toting one home.  I want to put more lights outside.  If the rain abates this afternoon, maybe I'll attempt that as well.

There's a fire going in the wood stove, even though it's not terribly cold out.  But it helps with the gloominess.  Maybe I should make some soup too.  

I enjoy this slowed down, introspective time of year.  While I miss being near family during the winter holidays, I'll look on the bright side and appreciate the quiet.  Now, if only it would snow...

 

 

 

in DC

Here are a few more instant photos from our trip up to DC.  It was fun showing my son and his girlfriend a place I've come to know fairly well.  In addition to instant film, I did have some roll film in the Holga and the Zero.  I have to finish shooting it, though, so I can process the rolls.

I'm definitely feeling the hibernating quality of this time of year.  Lots of ideas are coming to me.  There's a sense of potential.  At the same time, action itself is tempered.  I think that's ok.  

 

 

 

 

 

back home

Today finishes up my nearly weeklong Thanksgiving visit with family and friends.  And I certainly am thankful for all the time spent with these dear ones.  I'm pretty lucky, fortunate, blessed.  

I drove back into town late morning, picked up Avery and have been puttering around the house ever since.  It's been a good way to switch gears.

I'm greedy.  I never get tired of time spent with those I love.  I want more!  Of course, there will be more...just not right away.  In the mean time I'm ready to step into my every day life again.

Here are a few Instax photos from Great Falls and on the street in DC.