first sunday in advent

The Advent tradition is strong here. People put up stars or
chandeliers in their windows – beautiful in the evening – and lit a candle in anticipation of Christmas. One candle for every Sunday in Advent. This is the star that hangs in my study window and my first lit candle this year.

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almost monochrome

It has been snowing all day long. I’m amazed by this early winter. Big, soft snowflakes. Thankfully not wet snow. Pristine beauty as made for a walk in solitude.

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