This has been the best Christmas week of my life. Our son is home from his 1st semester at college. It is great to have him back. Also, no travel, some good meals, a happy vibe at the house, and a realization that our children have become very amazing people. Here are snapshots of memories. Mrs.
Author: Jo Tango
Happy Christmas Eve
Was up before dawn and was all done by noon. The river was quiet. Snow became sleet and became freezing rain. There are few people out on the water in the winter, particularly when there’s precipitation. I love it. It’s a favorite time for me to be out there. Snow all around, treacherous ice on
Vespers
Advent houses created by girls in Religion 8 hang outside of the Chapel. The words on the stairs are reflections on the season of Advent, and the houses represent their hearts making a home for Jesus. #NCDS #MiddleSchool #artandreligion #advent #adventseason #sacredheartschool A photo posted by Newton Country Day School (@newtoncountrydayschool) on Dec 12, 2016
My Sister: an Update
I’m on a plane and have had a fun trip to California. Two days of travel to have one day out there for my sister’s graduation with a Master’s degree. It was fun to see her, my nephew and niece, and my father. As I’ve written before, my sister has gone through a great deal.
Just Keep Showing Up
Sometimes you’ll be afraid. Sometimes you’ll think you’re out of your league. But you’ll keep showing up every day, putting in the work. You’ll put up more than 26,000 shots in your career. Almost six out of 10 won’t even go in. I told you this game was a sonofabitch. Don’t worry, though. A successful
A Second Try
After yesterday’s surprise, I decided to head back out. I prepped Sunday Dinner in the morning and was on the water by 10 a.m. It all worked out. An unexpectedly high-volume day. Some of my favorite fish are below. Grateful for a beautiful day.