December 25, 2025

Good morning!

A most excellent Thursday to you all. And for those who partake, Merry Christmas.

We have quite the assortment of guests staying with us this year. Our giant snowman is back and has only asked me to turn down the thermostat three times this morning. The smoking man decided to enjoy some peace and quiet in another part of the house. And we took in some tourists who didn’t realize all the area hotels would be booked over the holidays. They have a young baby who seems fairly quiet and well-behaved.

And then, quite out of the blue, a stray sheep showed up. How could I say no?

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”

—Hamilton Wright Mabie

Onwards,

Clara