The Fireside

Well, another Yuletide has come and gone. What a great one it's been! There was nothing in particular I was asking for, or after. I am in dire need (no longer) for PJs and cozies. Some of my first ever pairs are starting to go, so it was time to retire a few of them. Plus, the winter / Christmas beer is always great to get. I think of, and celebrate, Yuletide from the first day of winter until the 2nd of Jan. This essentially marks New Year's Day the final day of the winter holidays. During this time I follow sports the most often within a short period, as I am actually able to watch a few hockey games. This is due to relatives having cable and sports packages - the only "TV" I'd pay for. The World Juniors are always great hockey, as are a few games here and there in the NHL. More on sports later..... So, apologies I haven't been blogging as much lately. Work, plus getting ready for Yuletide, including travel, has been taking away some time. I've...

I wanted to wish my readers a Happy Yuletide! (first day of winter until the 12th day of Christmas). Thanks for keeping up with the blog, even though I don't as often as I should. Life happens, and I'm not a 'full time' writer, sadly. I'll do up another post after Yuletide ends. Hope you're enjoying the posts, and keep watching. The blog is not going anywhere....unless I say it is. The image used is by J.R.R. Tolkien, as the original cover of "Letters From Father Christmas" [but back then it had a different title if I'm not mistaken]