A bit of Longfellow to start the Christmas weekend-
“I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play, and wild and sweet, the words repeat
Of peace on Earth, goodwill to men.
And thought how, as the day had come
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along the unbroken song
Of peace on Earth, goodwill to men.
Till ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
Of peace on Earth, goodwill to men.
Then peeled the bells more loud and deep,
“God is not dead; nor doth He sleep.
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on Earth, goodwill to men.”
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1807-1882
Jennifer - Merry Christmas Betsy, thank you for sharing all you do here; you brighten so many days.
Wishing you & your family all the best in the coming year.
Sara Jane - Thank you so much for all of your beautiful words and photos. This is truly my happy place to visit. After looking at these wonderful Christmas photos, I wish that I had such talent. Many happy and healthy wishes to you and your family this holiday season and for the new year!
Jeff - Looks to me like the only thing you’re missing is some of that white stuff you were mumbling about earlier! I enjoyed Longfellow immensely…