tag:dreamwidth.org,2011-06-11:913346Shakin' the Family TreeA never ending journey...Dee Burris Blakley2013-12-25T15:46:56Ztag:dreamwidth.org,2011-06-11:913346:147985Celebrating holy days2013-12-25T15:46:56Z2013-12-25T15:46:56Zpublic0Well wishes for the season come to the cottage this morning.<br /><br />Although the majority of my ancestors through six or seven generations have been Christian, I am not. During this month, the followers of many faith traditions have at least one major holy day, others more than one. My personal celebration is on the winter solstice.<br /><br />No matter what your faith, I hope your holy day celebration this month finds you warm and safe, surrounded by the joy and laughter of the people you love.<hr />I leave you with a photo of <a href="http://dee-burris.dreamwidth.org/15381.html">Grandma's table,</a> where this morning I am mindful of my many blessings.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://s3.photobucket.com/user/sharpchick/media/Grandmastable122513.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/sharpchick/Grandmastable122513.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo Grandmastable122513.jpg" /></a></center><br /><br />I don't know what kind of action it saw in her home, but here at the cottage for the past nine years, Grandma's table has hosted countless meals, served a gazillion cups of coffee (and not a few beers), and been a place where the people I love can kick back and feel free to laugh, cry and let their hair down.<br /><br />This 64 year old table bears the scars of well loved use. I suspect it has borne witness to many secrets.<br /><br />All my cats have used it for a regal perch. I manage my finances at the table, journal random musings and tarot readings in a succession of leather bound volumes, wrap gifts, complete handcrafted creations, and contemplate this journey called life.<br /><br />The journey is good.<br /><br />Joy to you on your holy day.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=dee_burris&ditemid=147985" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments