Today finds me enjoying the Christmas vacation down time, no school buses to watch for or 6 a.m alarm, lovely to be lazy for a while. My son is having fun blasting at monsters or aliens, whatever, in the much coveted Unreal Tournament Sony game that topped his Christmas wish list. I've been out to pick up the mail - we're lucky enough to have our own mailbox - Dad's gift still hasn't come, and I'm expecting a card from an old friend in England not heard from yet this year. The wind is icy today, though it's only around zero (celsius) it feels a lot colder. More snow on the way if the the weather report is right, and the grey skies suggest it is, just looked out the window and flurries are starting to come down.
Yesterday at my sister's place, five deer spent a good part of the day grazing between the woods and her bedroom windows, pretty much at home there. She enjoys them now, not so much when gardening time comes around. Here at my place, there are what you could call physical signs deer have been hanging around under the bird feeder on the apple tree, but it's been when it was too dark to see them.
We had a peaceful Christmas, much enhanced by being able to gather around the fireplace at my sister's home after a very nice dinner. There is something enchanting about curling up in front of a wood fire and watching the flames dance. To keep my mood peaceful, I tend not to watch the news for a few days - usually avoid it on Christmas and Boxing Day, helps a lot.
Today I was saddened and angered by the news that Benazir Bhutto's enemies have managed to eliminate the woman who offered some hope for a democratic future for Pakistan. Not a good omen for the future, and a sad loss for her family. Having been active in Amnesty International in the past, I've met many leaders who fight for their people and I admire their courage. May she go in peace.
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