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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Winter Solstice

Darkness.

Long nights.  


Cold mornings.



 We do what we can to make the winter days and nights warmer and more colorful




 with bright quilts and blankets


 and colorful, cozy woolen socks;


 with family laughter and warm friends


while we are waiting for the light.


Here's to light and color and warmth and family and good friends.

Happy Winter Solstice to you all!
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16 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪December 22, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    We need color and light this time of year.

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  2. Sylvia KDecember 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    We do indeed need all the color and light we can get these days! We actually have sun and blue skies today and I'm loving every minute as I sit at my desk watching the happy birds. It will be dark by 4:25 this afternoon and we won't see daylight until after 8 in the morning! But I'll take it when I can get it! Wishing you and your family a warm, colorful, beautiful Merry Christmas, Clairz!!

    Sylvia

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  3. turquoisemoonDecember 22, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Luv all your pics...especially that large pup! ha ha ha

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  4. drypondDecember 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I love the photos & the quilts are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. JulieDecember 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    This is the most beautiful Winter Solstice greeting I've ever seen. I'm smiling and sending happy thoughts in your direction.

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  6. beckyDecember 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    And a happy winter solstice to you, Clair :)
    Love seeing cactus & snow :)
    Looks like all is merry & bright in La Cruces!

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  7. Laughing Orca RanchDecember 22, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Oooh! That last photo is gorgeous! Would make the perfect header shot, too!

    2 feet of snow on the ground here now, and it's still falling.

    ~Lisa

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  8. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Gorgeous light on the shortest day of the year. I love the winter solstice as it promises the return of the light.

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  9. Margie's MusingsDecember 23, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Have a wonderful Christmas, Clair!

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  10. Morning Bray FarmDecember 23, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Amen! You definitely have the right idea. :)

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  11. RandyDecember 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    What a beautiful photos. I love your banner photo.

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 24, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Merry Christmas Clair! Love your colorful post. And (in this giving season) just a thank you for your ongoing gifts of sharing your beautiful home and State in your blogposts. (By the way,we are lighting our whatchamacallits here in the park tonight!)

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  13. Laughing Orca RanchDecember 24, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Just wanted to say....Merry Christmas from Lisa and the entire herd at the Laughing Orca Ranch!!

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  14. Spare Parts and PicsDecember 24, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Such a beautiful desert sunset you captured! I also like the photo of your dog. Have a great Christmas!

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  15. KateDecember 25, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Thank you for your colourful holiday greetings. The quilt and socks are certainly lovely!

    Whether you celebrate or not, I wish you a joyful season. We have lots for which we can be thankful here in the USA, given the situations in other countries. My fervent wish is that we don't forget charitable impulses throughout the coming year.

    Cheers for 2012!

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  16. BethDecember 29, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Oh my, Clair, those quilts are so pretty. And the socks! Socks like that would make my feet so happy. Makes me wish I could knit.

    I'm too late to wish you either a Happy Solstice or a Merry Christmas, but I will say, "Happy New Year!" All the best to you and those you love (both two-legged and four) in 2012.

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