Hello Blendfriends. I hope that you are all enjoying the holiday. Although I am not much for gifts, I want to thank all the members of our community for the gift that we give each other every day: healthy, kind support. I won't dwell, because I'd rather spend time with folks here, but I'll send you a thought for the day:

"The Joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing each other’s loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of the holidays." (W.C. Jones)

We've received the gift of unexpected morning sunshine, so I'll try to get out and enjoy that. I hope that you all get a chance to enjoy soothing music, delicious food, and the company -- or the loving thoughts -- of your favorite people. And if you need a quiet moment in a supportive place, stop by here.

Edited to add a picture of my favorite ornaments -- the little skier from my childhood tree, and the angel choir my mother sent me several years ago.