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Unexpected delights. It’s foggy this morning and as I looked out the kitchen window, I saw mama robin’s nest, now abandoned. What an unexpected pleasure it was to watch this single parent build the nest, lay her eggs, and feed her babies – all of which must have been exhausting without her partner. Another unexpected pleasure – watching the Carolina wrens build their nest and feed their babies.

Discovering I could paint in oils. (Who knew?)

After nearly two years of no work, starting work again with the 2nd national tour of Anastasia.

Coaching a movie.

Discovering Blythe dolls in August.

I’m sure there’s more.

Grateful.

Here’s to new delights and discoveries in 2022. To nature and all its beauty. To health and happiness and peace and solace and love and joy for all of you.

I am so grateful for your presence in my life. Thank you.

Happy New Year, my friends. (Taking the day off tomorrow, but I’ll be back on Sunday.)

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

 

Comments

  2. Happy New Year to you and Don, Claudia. Hope 2022 is filled with good health, fun adventures and lots of love! :)

  8. It has been a pleasure to accompany your and Don’s adventures this year. During a time when we were more isolated than normal it was so enjoyable to see new things through your eyes. I wish you both all the best in the new year and as always thanks for all you share. 😊

  11. another great list! thanks for that and all you share.

    reminds me of something my sister and i have talked about during/due to covid … we made lists of every state and country that we’ve been fortunate to get to. same with concerts, major league sports events (though my family and i like the minors and school levels best), etc. all reminders of cool things we’ve done, seen, heard … and look forward to again someday.

    i am going to make a list of 2021 (re)discoveries tonight. thank you for the inspiration.

    i wish (pray, really) for you, don, everyone else here and all your loved ones a very healthy, happy, safe and peaceful new year and always.

    and i thank you for cheering me on and helping me through tough times. better days ahead for everyone!

    xo
    kathy

      • thanks, chris. happy, healthy new year to you and your family, too.

        your granddaughter turns two soon, doesn’t she? fun age (they’re all fun ages)!

        thank you. new job is going to be alright. wrote a bit about it to vicki yesterday, if you want to check that post from claudia.

        hugs, if okay, from your friend in very cold iowa,
        kathy

  12. Happy New Year’s to you two! I thought about you on Tuesday. My daughter and I went to see Anastasia in Spokane, Wa. Your name was in our program and I told her all about you. It was a wonderful show. So beautiful! Kit

  13. Claudia: I hope for more great things for you and Don in 2022. And thank you for your blog. I truly look forward to your posts every day. And because we should never forget what the lunatic orange man tried to do (and did) to our country this year (and the years before that) . . . LOCK HIM UP! Happy New Year. Best wishes from your friend you’ve never met. Chris

  14. A happy and healthful 2022 to you and Don and all you hold dear, Claudia. I’m certain the new year will bring you adventures and unexpected delights, big and small.

  15. Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I hope 2022 is a happy and healthy one for you and Don.

  16. I am wishing many more delights for you to discover in the New Year, continued good health for you both, and to see what new things may pique your interest in the coming year.

    Happy New Year! ;)

  18. Happy New Year Claudia and Don!
    May the new year bring you good health, good fortune and much, much laughter

    Kyn

  21. A most Happy New Year to you and Don!!
    A big ‘Thank you’ to you and to all the lovely folks who follow your adventures.
    What amazes me is how many rabbits you pull out of a hat or, in other words, find ways to rebuild & reignite your spirit (as well as mine). You are a treasure beyond measure, for certain.
    Bonne Année et Bonne Santé
    XOXO

  23. Happy Happy New Year, Claudia & Don! May we all find joy & peace in the year ahead! Take care.

  24. Thank you for sharing your delights and adventures with us. I am so proud of you. Happy New Year!

  25. Happy New Year Claudia and Don. May it bring us all more moments to be grateful for!

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