Hovering on the Horizon

Andrea here, with the third in our short daily "Twelve Days of Christmas" posts. With the presents unwrapped and way too many scrumptious cookies down the the hatch, the holidays now are fast approaching the last day of the year. I took walk late in the afternoon on Christmas Day (to work off a few of those cookies!) and happened to see a glorious sunset over the harbor. I stopped, mesmerized by the colors and play of light, and found myself thinking of Nature has been such a gift in this past year of stress and uncertainty. Every day—even on the darkest, gloomiest ones—I'm always surprised by some small glimmer of ethereal beauty.

A lone hawk floating high on the air currents, the pattern of fallen autumn leaves, sunlight dappling on the marsh grasses . . . These simple moments really lift my spirits. I think it's because they are elemental reminders that Earth and all living things on it are resilient. And to me that's a a hope-filled message.

So, as I looked at that brilliant orange-gold light hovering on the horizon, I decided to take it as a cosmic message that the coming year is going to bring us much bright days.

Happy Holidays! All of us Wenches are looking forward to sharing books, musings and all good things with you in 2021.

Comments

[Christina Courtenay]

That is a stunning photo Andrea! I love all the photos from your daily walks showing nature in all its glory!

[Andrea Penrose]

Thanks so much, Christina!
Nature has truly been a great gift in these trying times.

[Mary Jo Putney]

So lovely, Andrea! I wish I had an ocean nearby. *G*

[Andrea Penrose]

Thanks, Mary Jo. It's not a "real" ocean—just LI Sound. But it's close enough. And the light is endlessly beautiful. Every day is different, which is lovely to see.

[Kareni]

Wishing bright days ahead to all the Wenches and to all the readers here! Thanks for sharing that lovely picture, Andrea.

[Andrea Penrose]

Thanks, Kareni! May the coming new year bring you and all our Wenchly readers bright light and all good things!

[Sue McCormick]

Thank you so much for the beautiful sunrise!

[Andrea Penrose]

Glad you enjoyed it, Sue! Thanks so much for being a part of the Wench family—and best wishes for the new year!

[Margaret]

Andrea, you, the other wenches, and the responsive community you all have created are a gift throughout the year for which I am extremely grateful. There is always a moment of unique respite in reading Word Wenches postings. I wish you all: wenches, readers, and especially the commenters who add so much to this enterprise, a healthy and peaceful new year.

[Maryellen Webber]

The beach photo is beautiful! Wishing you and all you Wenches and readers a wonderful New Year. Your blog posts have given me something to look forward to reading and I appreciate your thoughtful posts. Here's to a Healthy, Happy New Year for us all!

[Andrea Penrose]

Thank you, Margaret. You and all of our wonderful Wench community mean the world to all of us Wenches. It's so very heartening to hear your nice words. Here's to more great conversations and interactions in the year to come.

[Andrea Penrose]

Thank you so much, Maryellen. I'm so glad to hear our blog brings you enjoyment. And yes, may the coming year bring all good things for all of us!

[Teresa Broderick]

Thanks for all the wonderful posts that keep me going during the year. My walks have tailed off a bit lately and I find myself picking and eating all the time. I never had a sweet tooth and always preferred savory food but I've eaten so much sweets and biscuits this year. I think it's a response to the awful year we have all had. (That's what I'm telling myself anyway)
Looking forward to the blog for 2021.

[Andrea Penrose]

Teresa, this year has been SO tough on all of us. Don't be too hard on yourself. Walks get harder at this time of year . . .but keep,reminding yourself they are good for you.

And a few extra sweets is good for the spirits, so again, don't fret! May the coming year bring better times.