I forgot how much fun antiquing can be! What had once been a weekly scour had turned into a distant memory. But dang if I didn't score some treasures right away; including what I anticipate to be a welcome addition to someone's pile of Christmas presents. Woo-hoo!

And I'd also like to add how lovely it is to spend time alone with friends, be they relatively new, or hail from such days of yore that you can speak in shorthand. And sitting in my Mom's kitchen while she bakes Christmas cookies never loses its charm. And my new favorite drink just may be the winterberry mojito.

Merry Christmas.