I posted this on Instagram yesterday – resizing it for the blog is always a bit problematic. But there you go. Our wish to you and yours on this first day of January.
It’s unbelievably cold here – I’m still ensconced in flannel pjs, Don’s hooded sweatshirt, and a throw wrapped around my legs. Goodness! And it will continue all week long.
Ice Station Zebra, here at the cottage.
We watched All the President’s Men last night. I never get tired of it, but this time I was amazed by how many lines of dialogue (especially from Deep Throat) could be inserted in the Mueller investigation, including “Follow the money.” and “Forget the myths the media’s created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys and things got out of hand.”
Oh, and here’s another one. “They bugged offices, they followed people, planted false press leaks, passed fake letters…they investigated Democratic private lives, they planted spies, they stole documents…”
After all is said and done, Watergate will look like a cakewalk compared to this.
Have a wonderful first day of 2018.
Hey, at least it’s sunny out there!
Happy Monday.
Happy New Year!
The same to you, Karen!
Happy New Year! Stella has a great spot there and looks right at home.
Keep warm and have a great day!! While i am working yesterday and today i had a beautiful view of the moon and stars early evening yesterday and thinking with clear skies you may too!
Just lovely and may that mesmerizing glow cast peace and love over you as well!
Thank you so much, Grace. It’s cold, but it’s sunny and that sure helps!
Happy New Year, Claudia.
It’s in the 70s here and gorgeous. We don’t have heat in this house (or AC) so when it gets cold as it’s slated to do later in the week (the 40s!) I’ll be bundled up, too.
All the best in the New Year.
Cara
The same to you, Cara!
Happy New Year to you!
The only thing that compares to this presidency is HELL.
Peace, Monica
Amen! Peace, Monica.
Claudia, Happy Jan 1. Hope you have a terrific start to 2018. Love that view into your kitchen and seeing the unique furnishings you have.
Thank you, Wendy! Have a great day.
Happy New Year! Your cottage looks fantastic! While the sun is out here too…it’s -7 without factoring in the wind chill. I’m bundled up about as much as you…it’s just plain frigid. I’m hoping that 2018 will bring great success to Mr Mueller and his team!! ;)
I’m hoping the same!
Happy New Year!
We’ve almost made it up to 0* here in Missouri. No warming to freezing temps until next weekend… sigh….
I always enjoy a peek into your cottage, so cozy.
When will the r’s ever learn?? They are not good at governing for the people and really need a new platform and some new leaders. another sigh…..
Same here. It won’t change until next week. Yuck!
Happy New year to you and Don! Hope 2018 brings you both good health, good fortune and much laughter.
The same to you and yours, Lyn!
so cheery! and I love sunlight and shadow in a room.
I think the entire country is having frigid temps. places that never have it normally.
ours usually comes with ice and wind.
two days ago we had 11 degrees with a 25 mph constant wind. then that night sleet.
sun shining today but it’s only 18. that’s a heat wave to you! but at least the wind has died some.
I spent NY’s eve with Nick and Nora and Asta. then switched over to The Holiday which I also love. spending today just cozy and happy…
and thinking of Margaritaville key lime pie! yum! LOL
Same here. It won’t go above 17.
Oooh! Key Lime Pie!
What a terrific shot of that part of your house! Gosh but the sun just fills that room doesn’t it? Well, on sunny days at least – LOL. That yellow was the perfect choice for that room. Everything just glows on sunny days, and the yellow must help out a lot on the cloudy ones. “All the President’s Men” is one of my favorite & most-watched DVDs [ I could probably lip-synch along with the entire movie] and I agree 100% – a great deal of the dialogue would transpose right into the current situation. In the end, to use an SAT analogy – Watergate will be to this scandal as a paper clip is to the Empire State Building. “Trump & Russia” will absolutely dwarf Watergate. Get ready Richard Nixon… you’re about to lose your spot as least-admired/most-reviled President [if you haven’t already]. Here’s to a very Happy, Healthy Prosperous & Successful New Year to you & Don – and to the country. Peace. 🎉
#Resist
#ProtectMueller
And the sun is reflecting off the white snow so it’s even more powerful!
Yep. Watergate will seem simplistic and a little thing compared to what will eventually come out about Trump, his cohorts, the GOP and Russia.
This cold is just brutal. It seems like a large majority of people are enveloped in it as are we. But, here too, the sun is shining!
Happy New Year to you and Don. Continue to pray/ send positive thoughts for and to Mr. Mueller and his staff. May Peace and Joy become the norm for all of us in 2018. ♡
Wouldn’t that be wonderful?
Happy New Year, Claudia. I hope your year is full of the work you and Don both love. Peace and blessings to you- xo Diana
The same to you, Diana. Happy New Year!
I had a lovely visit with my friends and I’m home and snuggled up with Annie now. Wishing you a Happy New Year and much warmer weather soon! Hugs!
I bet Annie missed you!
She did, but Mom came over to feed her and visited. She was glad to see me home and has been snuggled up ever since I sat down. It’s not as cold as where you are but this Southern girl is chilly!
I miss snuggling with Scout. I had a strong sense memory of her in her ‘tunnel’- remember? I miss that so much!
What a beautiful, sunny kitchen! I love the yellow color you painted the walls. I just can’t look at the picture without focusing on Stella. Claudia and Don, wishing you both a great 2018!
Thank you so much, Lottie. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Claudia!! Your home is fabulous!!
Thank you so much, Kris!
Blessings to you and your hubby this new year and thank you for letting us be a part of your life! xo
You are most welcome. Thank you for being here!
That kitchen of yours is lovely. Stella does shine bright there.
Marilyn
She was meant to be there, Marilyn!
A happy first day to you and Don also!
Thank you, Nancy!
thank you … happy, healthy new year to you and don, too!
love that photo of your living room and kitchen .. it shows how perfect that blue/green table works as an island and that stella is truly home. love everything about that photo. :)
hope you stay warm! it has been super-cold here today, too .. 19 degrees below 0°, not counting windchill. ugh! it costs more than i’d like to pay and is nothing like a sauna, but the garage i rent is heated and on days like this i am extra-grateful for it!
might have to rent that movie. meant to say before that i like the hashtag used above and in comments on other posts: #protectmueller (thanks, janet in rochester). hope he is protected.
time for a chore or two.
best wishes to all!
kathy in iowa
I love that photo, tool. Stella really finished off that room and the yellow paint and the blue table wouldn’t have happened if we hadn’t known she was coming.
I like that hashtag as well, so I’ll close with it. #protectmueller
We are binge watching “The West Wing”. I swear, if I worked in that White House, I would get eaten alive. They are so quick witted.
Happy New Year to you and Don. I have very high hopes for this new year.
I love The West Wing, but no one talks that way! It’s an Aaron Sorkin trademark, which I think he had a better handle on with his later show, The Newsroom with Jeff Daniels.