Category Archives: holiday

I Wish You A Simple Season

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Barbara McAfee

This year I first noticed the Christmas displays beginning in late September. September. Well before Halloween not to mention Thanksgiving! While I was still occasionally jumping in my favorite Minnesota lakes! Honestly. Every year I face this season with mixed … Continue reading →

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Simple Season

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

It’s crazy out there. At the time of year when we in the north country are inclined to hibernate, rest, and dream, we are galloping from pillar to post in a frenzy. We are spending money we don’t have buying … Continue reading →

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Jewels – Reflections from the Dark

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Barbara McAfee

It’s the dark time of year here in the north country where I live. In addition to the oh-so-short daylight, we have had a long run of cloudy and foggy weather. I am missing the luminous presence of snow cover. … Continue reading →

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A June Birthday

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

Here is a song to sing to everyone you know with a December birthday. (To the tune of ‘White Christmas’) I’m dreaming of a June birthday One free from holiday excess For friends don’t remember us poor Decembers Or if … Continue reading →

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