"I shiver in delight, lost in a winter night..."

Thank you so much, docstrange and tezliana! The dish is beautiful, and we can't wait to try the teas. I had to laugh, though - we're sharing the gift-brain again this year. :)

The card is beautiful, danaewhispering. Thank you so much for thinking of us during such a busy time.

I've decided to start getting a few cards here and there, and send them out as New Year's/just because I want to say I'm thinking of you. Of course, I can't do that without addresses! (hint, hint)

Yesterday was awesome with a side of awesomesauce. Sir felt well enough that he wanted to go out and see the holiday displays on 5th Ave. The crowds were less horrific than I expected, and our first view upon leaving the subway was the iced over pond and snowy hills of Central Park. After a delightful and inexpensive tea at a department store we window shopped and looked at lights to our hearts content.

Today is quietly splendid. Yes, we're not where we want to be in Sir's working life, and there are other small troubles, but we have what we need, and so much of what we want I can't find it in myself to wish for more than this peace to last.

May this time bring you peace and contentment as well.

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