The Word of the Day is Advent, Advent – meaning ‘coming’ in Latin – can be used generally to refer to the arrival of a notable person or thing. Most commonly though it describes the period in the Christian calendar where congregations prepare for Christmas day Write a Poem, story or anecdote, inspired by this […]… Continue reading Advent – Word of the Day Challenge
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Looking back… Day 8.
It is this time of year again… A couple of years back, I thought that making a bucket list was silly. I didn’t need to write my dreams and goals down to achieve them, right? For those of you who wouldn’t be familiar with the concept of a bucket list, it is simply a…… Continue reading Looking back… Day 8.
Looking back… Day 7.
I watch the flame dancing… It is like staring at a mirror. The same fragile twirls, the same burning desire. To keep going on, for another day. I know the next few weeks will be hard. I dread the milestone coming. The holiday season should be a happy one, but I have one too…… Continue reading Looking back… Day 7.
Looking back… Day 6.
Krumme, you better be a real Nisse.
Looking back… Day 3.
This time of year rhymes with generosity. You are probably getting ready to spoil your loved ones, and that’s always great. But generosity is even greater when you give to people who aren’t part of your everyday life circle. I consider myself to be a giving person. I don’t like writing this, because it…… Continue reading Looking back… Day 3.
Looking back… Day 2.
This is what Danes call a Kalendarlys, or ”Light calendar”. Many Danish families have lit theirs for the first time yesterday night, just like me. The idea is to enjoy the very hyggeligt light of your candle a little each day bringing you one step closer to Christmas. With the days being at their shortest this time…… Continue reading Looking back… Day 2.
Looking back… Day 1.
Cyranny's Cove 