Gifts

Snow's due today: not much, but a dusting to move my spirit. Family gifts came today: word from Barbara of a new year. Family gifts came yesterday: word from Andy of a happy weekend. Family gifts came Sunday: Linda and I spent the late afternoon hearing Benjamin Britten's ceremony of carols, the voices of a marvelous chapel choir. Gifts came in the mail: a note from Jenny's parents recalling the joy of August when we shared food and hospitality, and a note from the Sullivans with their hightlight-of-the-week grand-daughter Elle. And amidst all that, snow's due today, not much but a dusting -- to elevate my spirit!