The Christmas tree is coming down today. We’ve really pushed it to its limit this year –  it’s dry as a bone. We’ll have to wrap it in a sheet so that Don can take it outside, otherwise it will be a real mess around here. This morning, I didn’t turn the lights on and that was a sign. Time to go.

It snowed overnight, about an inch. (I’m over snow – it has lost its charm.) Don is outside right now, clearing the driveway. After I finish this post, I’ll remove the lights from the Christmas tree.

We’re keeping the feather tree up for a while. I took all the Christmas ornaments off and packed them away. I used some neutral ornaments and the acorn ornaments that I have. I suppose I’ll have to come up with something for February. I’m not a big Valentine’s Day person…

I cannot take any more news right now. I checked in this morning and I had the overwhelming sense that I need to take a break. Don had that same sense. So we’re checking out. Time to create and clean and play music and whatever else needs to be done.

We watched Cinema Paradiso  last night. I think it has officially become our favorite movie. Life affirming, beautifully done – a love letter to movies and the cinema.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

This morning, I told Don that I should just write these words in my post.

“The world is shitty and we’re very, very angry.

Abolish Ice.

And here’s a picture of some cute dolls.”

That about sums it up.

I’m keeping my promise. Here is a picture of some cute dolls:

I had to get these three girls together. They are so darned cute!

I am so charmed by the Landoudou  and Little Keiko doll heads. The molds they have carved are charming. They are on the exact same body I use for many of my Blythe dolls, but the difference in head size makes it seem as if the body is smaller.

I want get some more eventually – when they are offered again. They’re usually only available once a year when they are offered for preorder and then you have to wait for 5 months or so to receive them. I have a little dream: a cubby full of them.

And, here is Prudence:

I had a not-so-pleasant experience this week concerning a Dragonfly Blythe doll (which Pru is) that had been ‘promised’ to me. I won’t go into the details, but she was the only Blythe on my wish list and I was led to believe that whenever the owner wanted to put her up for adoption, I was first in line. But since the owner originally overpaid for her, she wanted that same amount of money and I knew that Ola, the now retired customizer of these dolls, never sold dolls for that amount of money. It’s the principle of the thing, I guess, and the very real fact that money is always an issue. So, I said no. And then, I cried a little. Don told me to go for it, but I felt disappointed in the way she had handled it the whole thing. It left a bad taste in my mouth. Hopefully, one day I will find another redheaded Dragonfly Blythe. I really don’t want or need any other Blythes. I have enough.

Ah well. My little doll world has its strife, too.

Speaking of that, a Blythe friend who lives in St. Paul, posted photos of ICE rampaging through her neighborhood, which is not that far from where the Governor lives. Shocking, disgusting, enraging. She, bless her, is delivering food, etc. to those who are afraid to leave their houses.

THIS MUST STOP.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

This was the view the other morning.

I love a foggy morning and this one was spectacular.

We keeping adding an extra day to the Christmas tree’s time with us. I packed away all of the ornaments. It’s very dry, but there’s very little needle drop and we need to it stay a while longer. I mean, who cares, right? We’re happy with it.

And the over 60 year old snake plant is blooming. It didn’t bloom last year, but I had pruned some older shoots and it needed time to recover. The flowers (there are two shoots) came up in the midst of the newer growth.

Hey, Mom and Dad, your baby is awfully pretty. I miss you.

Today, I’m going to sort out the closet in the office/studio. Wish me luck!

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.