Three beautiful things from the past week:
1. Merry Tuba Christmas at the Kennedy Center is filled with 300 deep, innards-rumbling instruments. It makes “Good King Wenceslas” and “Joy to the World” that much more fun to sing along with.
2. Having the Burrow slowly fill up with people for a party and then having it empty back out again.
3. The books I’m reading are bumming me out and I decide I need a change. I grab the copy of A Child’s Christmas in Wales Mum and Dad gave me for my birthday and tuck it in my bag. I pull it out while waiting for the train and start to read — aloud but under my breath — and instantly feel calmer. Somehow, being read to (even if I am the one doing the reading) just feels right.
How about you? What was beautiful in your world this week?
Those comforting books are so special — I’m glad you had one handy when your other books were not working. I’ve started a number of nonfiction books but think that what I really need is to get lost in a good story.
It’s been a tough week here, but seeing all the bright Christmas lights at night always makes me smile!
Comment by Debby 12.11.11 @ 2:12 pmOur son participated in an all-tuba Christmas concert years ago – far from the level you would hear at the Kennedy Center. It sounds amazing!
Comment by Tami 12.15.11 @ 9:13 am