Tuesday, December 20, 2011

something to dance to

 On the twentieth of December...

....I will attempt a sedulous catch-up, of sorts.

The forming of gobs of chocolate into balls and rolling them in cocoa, hazelnuts, or pearl gold dust. These truffles are simply a cinch to make.


A total of four Nutcracker performances culminating in success...and relief for all concerned.




Champagne toasts for husband's birthday...


...And a pecan pie that was delicious. 
In days of yore I would have been hesitant to admit it, but now I feel as plump and proud as a fat hen to have thought of it at all, ordered and picked up at the bakery. 
Smart move, indeed! Cluck! Cluck!


at home on Thursday

Early morning walk in the swirling snow down to the creek bed. This American Beech tree  rightfully observed, glorious in its sober cinnamon...