'Twas so nice . . .

Gram's Cheesecake - It was very good this year.

Yes, it was a sweet, homely, comfortable Christmas in this old house. So many of the ornaments on the tree are wonderful reminders of Christmases past and the cherished loved ones that are here in our hearts and make up our souls. I sat in the light of the tree for a long time last night and appreciated the quiet, peace and calm of the day God favored us with His Love. And it was good to behold and think of the beauty of the World. Sometimes I wonder why He created man. Perhaps He's not perfect either and is doing His darndest to help get us through this life and help the World to be a peaceful generous planet. Gee, I hope so. Everyone should be able to find happiness in themselves and the people around them but material acquisitions, greed, hubris and seeking power interfere with the good life. Sometimes we learn a lot too late.

The day before Christmas we took a ride to Fiskdale, MA to get some model plane parts and I also picked out a new 1000 piece puzzle. Only problem is that my helpful puzzle maker lives over 1200 miles south of here! Hell's bells, on top of that local nephew's wife gave us a 1000 piece puzzle advertised as the smallest thousand piece puzzle in the world! How's that for messing with someones health and well being!  Our trip home from Hog Heaven was neat. P&D's Pop took many side roads and we drove through many beautiful Connecticut villages: Quinebaug, Wilsonville,Fabyan, North Woodstock. We'll have to roam the roads more often. It makes you smile to see what a beautiful state Connecticut is with its sweeping hills and valleys, farms, animals, pastures, streams, ponds, lakes and rivers. It's a shame we've elected  oligarchs, tyrants,  idiots to destroy what our hardy forebears bequeathed to us. There is still hope we can throw the bums out and turn this quagmire of political cronyism into a thoughtful,  brave, consequential land of steady habits once again.

Time to get off of the soap box and get started on a puzzle!

Quote: However much the priestlings of science may prate against the Bible, the high priests of science are in accord with Christianity.   _____Professor Simpson