Are you watching for Santa tonight? There’s no better place to see him than on a crisp, cold Maine night.

Christmas 2005

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but as I write this on December 14th, that’s more aspirational than assured. The weather rumor has it that we’ll be experiencing rain on Tuesday, and any predictions beyond that are best guesses. After forty years in Florida, I’m thinking of filing a complaint with the Chamber of Commerce. I live in the Crown of this beautiful state. It’s hard to go much further and still be in the US. Christmas, for those of us who live on the 47th parallel, should be fluffy. Shouldn’t it? It always was before, wasn’t it?

Christmas 2020

Memory is a tricky thing. There’s a reason for the trust but verify phrase familiar to all writers. I turned to my photo album to verify my recollections. Much to my surprise, I discovered that even in late December, it’s possible to experience three of the four seasons on Christmas Day. Something to remember now that I’m writing a series set in the North Woods.

I want to wish our readers, and my blogmates a very happy holiday and a splendid New Year. May your fondest wishes come true in 2025.

Christmas 2023

Christmas 2021