Needed this

Really needed a down day today...glad that the Christmas tree is up and decorated with the help of Vincent, Carl and Amy.  Carl put the star on top today. Boy Scout 175 is to thank for the tree this year, bought on the spot! Went down the block to cut many branches of Bay tree.  There is an amazing old growth Bay in front of my neighbor's house.  That Bay queen tree must be at least two hundred years old. The branches now dawn our fireplace hearth and the top of the bookcase. I just took Pepper my dog for a nice but chilly walk in my birthday Ugg slippers. Hello comfort.  Worth every penny and I got the last size 8 in the store.  LOVE them. Yesterday was a big who haw day.  My mom was in the ER on the coast Friday night and I only got word on Saturday morning so I drove there and back and got her situated back in the home where she lives. Her liver and kidney's are having a hard time processing the high levels of medications that she takes.  She is declining rapidly.  I actually made effort to say the big goodbye yesterday.  It was tough.  Then I rushed back learning all the words to Pink Floyd Time while driving only to not be able to perform that one. Disappointed by disdain and lack of inclusion in rehearsal. Taking the hint. For krimanies sake. Alas. SO today? I am sipping chai tea from Blue Lotus tea company.  OMG it is so darn good with maple syrup and evaporated milk.  Did I mention it is SO yummy?  Merry Christmas everyone.