31. December 2011 by admin.

Hogmanay…a strange word to this American writer.  “What did he say?” I said to a friend the first time I heard the word. Until recently, I mistakenly assumed it was the Celtic term for Christmas.

Nope! Hogmanay is a celebration of the new Year, as close to our ‘watching the ball drop’ festivities and the Rose Bowl Parade wrapped up in one lovely holiday.

So, I am taking a moment to wish you all a very HAPPY HOGMANAY and a very, very HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Nancy

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23. December 2011 by admin.

I spent a couple of weeks visiting my folks, earlier this month, and snapped this waning moon from their driveway.

I am a northerner by birth, as are they, and I now reside and write fulltime in North Carolina. Palm trees excite me! Enjoy!

And, have a very HAPPY HOLIDAY!

Nancy

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