I'm enjoying a quiet day after doing two washes and putting them out on the line for a blow on this chilly but sunny day. I've been catching up with my fiction reading before my library books are due at the end of next week and reflecting on a happy and pleasant Christmas time with the family. I always give my grandchildren a "Santa Grannie stocking", actually a large gift bag full of small items, some useful, some amusing, and this time my 14 year old grandson said his favourite Christmas present was a telescopic ball point pen which converted into a back scratcher! I must say that one of the most intriguing presents I received was also something quite small - a block of Shea butter with lavender fragrance. It looks like a bar of soap, but you just hold it in your hands and rub it round them, resulting in scented and soft hands. Sometimes the simple things are the best!
Almost time to say "Happy New Year" to everyone and wish them good health and happiness in 2026.
