Happy Christmas.

As I listened to the news this morning, while chopping veg for lunch and for the feasting to come, I thought what foolish creatures we humans are. We have such incredible capabilities and such idiotic behaviour. Who wins in a war? Nobody. Just think, if that energy were put to good use, what a joyous place our small planet could be. I don't use my blog for political or private concerns, I use it to celebrate the pleasant things in my life but talk of preparing to be on a war footing I find absolutely sickening. I wish for us all, dear blogging friends, a very Happy Christmas and a kinder and more peaceful year to come. I went with the family for a wander round the Christmas market in town. The seasonal ice rink looked cold but tempting seen through the trees. I'm now at an age where there are things I'd love to do but know would be foolish to attempt, and, since my skating ability is laughable and my bones none too clever, skating is out! We ate hot, sugared turros, with a side dip of Nutella, as we wandered about. Delicious!

We've had very heavy rain and wind. It brought down a lot of brash from the trees and I went into the garden to collect things to make Christmas wreaths for the outer doors.It is easy just to wrap the falllen silver birch tree pieces around each other to make a pliable, and rather wobbly wreath.

It is very light and just hangs from the little fox head door knocker.

The wreaths have a bit of overhead cover and are holding up well to the weather so far.