It’s November 5th and I’m sitting in my dining room, looking across the table at Marlene’s Christmas tree.
When it was hers I made fun of it mercilessly, and now it’s mine, since 2009.
After the holidays one year I had no energy to take it down and it’s been standing there, in that corner, ever since. I tell myself its constant presence is my penance. The truth is, now I really like it. We call it the Celebration Tree.
Soon I’ll be adding Lavalie’s snowflakes to its birds for the upcoming season – the full extent of my holiday decorating, I’m afraid, unless evidence of Santa (or a batch of blue sprinkle cookies) is requested.
Her wish my command. I’m Ninny, and Violet is the boss of me.
Off to find that recipe, Doug thinks it may be here. He’s the boss of me too.
Sugar Cookies – my granddaughter’s baking request, and the name of my new knit design – coming soon.
Update – Sugar Cookies, published 12/01/2021