what a bunch of posers

My family, it's a shame they're so shy...

contemplation

walk. fall down. repeat

This is what happens when you take a two year old for a walk in the snow.








He kept throwing himself down to bury his face in this new-fangled, supercool white stuff before getting up, walking a few steps to fresh ground, and do it all over again. We were out for ages but didn't cover more than a few feet, I'm going to have to get warmer boots.

seriously the cutest. thing. ever.

She had me wrapped around her finger right from the start.

this morning i pray

Returned from the south in time to head to the north to celebrate the new year in the trees. The last day of the year started with a pre-dawn visit to the water and ended in a very busy bed. In addition to those of the two-legged variety, bed was shared with a few dogs and a cat. It was crowded and warm and cuddly. I can't think of a better way to say goodbye to one year and wake up to another than wrapped in love. Happiness.

2010 was a truly wonderful year for me but so many of those I've spoken with have been very happy to see it end. For those of you that found 2010 to be a challenging one, may 2011 bring you happiness, peace and presence.


I've been filling my mind with with beautiful words of Hafiz lately but the passage below, a Gaelic poem, seemed fitting for this new year...

This Morning I Pray

This morning, as I kindle the fire on my hearth,

I pray that the flame of love may burn in

my heart and in the hearts of all I meet today.

I pray that no envy or malice,

no hatred or fear, may smother the flame.

I pray that indifference and apathy, contempt and pride,

may not pour like cold water on the fire.

Instead, may the spark of divine love

light the love in my heart,

that it may burn brightly through the day.

And may I warm those who are lonely,

whose hearts are cold and lifeless,

so that all may know the comfort of being loved.