Sunday, November 28, 2010


The leftovers wane small;
the house waxes dark and still.
All's well with my world.


36 comments:

  1. And that's the way it is, especially in winter.

    Don't worry; Christmas in just a few weeks. Light and life. Festivity. Exhaustion. Then a good winter's sleep!

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  2. Trying to cheer myself up on this late night in November. Just watched a Christmas special by Hallmark. Big mistake. Not only did the show bring me to tears, but so did every single commercial. I am such a sap!

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  3. Long may the afterglow of this holiday stay with you.

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  4. Whatcha drinking? That glass looks so beautiful.

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  5. Willow,

    Leftovers, not. I wax. Pre-hibernation.

    T(burp)fool

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  6. How many shopping days are there before Easter?

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  7. On a hot night like tonight your world looks like heaven.

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  8. Ahh...the mellow melancholy : )

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  9. Those few words make me smile. And feel happy.

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  10. i love the settled afterglow of a holiday. the sense of fortune and grace is a welcome friend. peaceful times at the manor!! steven

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  11. The perfect photo of a perfect event.

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  12. That is a wonderful moment, indeed.

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  13. Happy Thanksgiving to you dear willow.

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  14. yes I know this stillness

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  15. The stillness of the night is heavenly especially on a cold wintry night.

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  16. Glad to know that all is well with your world, Willow, and that you have a good Thanksgiving. Have a nice week.

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  17. And the merriest of holidays to you my dear. You are a blessing in my life, new found this year, for which I am grateful! Thanks so much.

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  18. My, but it is a bleak November morning at my house; how your fire cheers me. I've been in "hibernate mode" since the holiday passed us. Now, I suppose, it is time to pull out the lights and spice.

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  19. Beautiful image and beautiful words, reflecting contentment. Lovely.

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  20. My favorite holiday done for another year. It was lovely, just like your serene photo. Hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  21. oh to join you there some evening..
    your space, both virtual and these real life ones,
    so invite.

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  22. Your joy and contentment come shining through in both image and words.

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  23. We will have turkey sandwiches
    for a few more days, and several
    kinds of pumpkin goodies.
    This is the first time we have
    had all three of our daughters
    home for Thanksgiving in
    six years, so like you we are
    basking in the glow of family,
    sipping at spirits, and making
    our Yuletide plans. For over a
    decade we travel to TX for
    Christmas to see my in-laws.

    So nice to see the relaxed
    state that you and the manor
    seem to be in; puts us all in
    a reflective and mellow mood.

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  24. Yes, a joyous Thanksgiving, even if 3 kids have been sick. All under one roof, and this mother hen is still clucking away at the joy that brought me. I adore your photography - it is so in-the-moment and has such feeling. Great angles, lighting. Do you use it on automatic or do you adjust settings? Can't wait for the next magpie. I'm jotting down thoughts and looking up words all the time. :)

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  25. Willow, dear Willow, you dFO have a name, yet to me you will always stay Willow.

    Hugs and Blessings . . . Arija

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  26. After a very busy long weekend of house guests, family, food, fun, and more food...I am now thankful for peace and quiet and leftovers.

    Loved your Thanksgiving gratitude post and photo!

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  27. Great to know all's well with your world - today's the first day of our Australian summer!

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  28. You really do some great photography, Willow. Love the intimacy of this warmed image.

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  29. That looks divine!
    Sarah
    theweatheredword.blogspot.com

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