quietly waiting
shelter from the howling storm
spring always returns
Happy Holidays!
This time of year means different things to different people. For me, the onset of winter, passing the solstice, and the holiday break mean family, relaxation, and hunkering down (with the exception of walks through winter forests!).
I like to imagine all the wildlife similarly finding shelter during the cold months, whether true hibernation, or the little quiet country mice finding shelter in basements and behind bookshelves. Sure, mice aren’t always welcome house-guests, but gosh they are cute!
Speaking of cute, and speaking of the holidays, check out the Muppet Family Christmas if you want a smile or two. The re-telling of the Night Before Christmas is really great, especially ‘not a creature was stirring...’ (fifty seconds in).
I wish you and your families and friends a peaceful and relaxing holiday season and a wonderful start to 2025 (I won’t post until January).
© Christopher M Buddle 2024
Nature's Reverie 