November isn’t the worst month to be in south Alabama. It’s not hot, but there are still warm days, and there’s still a good bit of light. Certainly there’s a lot of light compared to north Wales, where Paul’s and my house, now only my house, was sitting waiting for someone to buy it.
I realise this is controversial. I don’t like Christmas. Never have. It was joyless when I was a kid. Then, after I went to school in Birmingham, it was all about listening to other people’s plans for ski holidays and sailing holidays and European holidays. Not a single one of these things fit into the vocabulary of someone from Lee. No, I never developed an affinity for the holiday. Always failed to see any connection between what was, according to the myth, Jesus’s birthday and the gross displays of consumerism. And, of course, I never got that warm cosy oh let’s get all the family together stuff.
Paul humoured me on that one, but he did insist on marking the new year.
2016 I welcomed with a bottle of non alcoholic fizz in my dead grandmother’s house.
1 Jan 16
Happy New Year. I pray that this year brings you more adventurous moments.
1 Jan 16
And happy new year to you! I am very pleased that 2015 brought us back together and I am hoping 2016 treats us both well! And I will be sending lots of positivity and good vibes your way — particularly on the 6th. All the best! X
1 Jan 16
Thank you and surprised you remember because I swear I have had to tell people the 6th over and over again. Lol. But maybe some of those people will forget again. Yes it has been very pleasing to have came back together regardless of the circumstances although I wish they had of been under different circumstances never the less you never know what God has planned. I hope you stay in touch you are so influential and smart
1 Jan 16
I remember, and I will do my best to remember on the day! It’s the least I can do! 😉 I’ll stay in touch. We both have stories to tell. Take care! X
6 Jan 16
Well, it’s been a dreadful day here, so I hope that means all the good vibes have landed with you. All the best — whatever happens today. 🙂
6 Jan 16
Today was a great day. All praises are due to God. Yes I made parole.
6 Jan 16
Fantastic. Congratulations. I hope this is a wonderful new beginning for you. The good vibes I have been sending will continue! 😉
6 Jan 16
Thanks and it really is. A fresh and new start.
