Before you think I don’t wish us all well for the new year,
★ ★ ★ Happy New Year!!! ★ ★ ★
Also, in case you think I’m in some sort of seasonal crappy state, like last year at this time, here is a dashing couple to put those fears to rest:
I have been uninspired of late. Should I stop blogging (for now)? Was this just an enjoyable one-year experiment? Do I really want to continue Music Monday on a regular basis? What about posting poetry? Will I continue to participate in Poetry Jam? Do I have anything that needs to be said or is it just more ether? Should I continue to link [some of] my blog posts to Facebook?
I am not one for resolutions per se. Two years ago I started taking regular yoga classes. This had been something I’d desired for YEARS. I have done a little bit of yoga my whole life and finally, in December of 2008, I knew I could commit to regular classes. Last year, I decided to start this blog. I didn’t make a resolution; I was simply ready. I do like the idea of a new start, but I don’t like to box myself in. As an alcoholic, rigidity tends to make me rebel; I try not to set myself up for failure (as if I can always see where I’m going–wouldn’t that be nice). Rather, I like to give myself the best chance of success. That can be tricky to discern, but I do okay.
I am already making some of the changes I want for 2012. Nothing difficult or life-altering, just small things that need attending to and to which I can attend because my children need it, our finances need it, I need it, my house needs it, &c. (HA! The first time I’ve used an ampersand with a c on the end on my blog, maybe even the first ampersand on my blog. I promise not to do it again for at least a day).
For today, a video of Tim Eriksen from a couple of years back. If you read the notes below the video on youtube, he gives a little background on the song. It is one of my favorite Sacred Harp songs, one which I can actually lead (not always so easy with more complex songs). I do love the sound of the bajo sexto, but could do without the spinning around of the camera. Still, I hope you enjoy this. It was either this or my kids and I were going to sing Sacred Harp #162 for you via the Mac. But the light is SO bad in my kitchen and my face so sunken. I wouldn’t have chatted, though, only the song. Maybe next year….
Obviously, it was a lot colder a year ago this time of year, though it’s predicted to go into the single digits overnight this week, lots of low 20s and wind in the day.
Today, I was driving down my little street and the wind was whipping the leaves around. It seemed to be snowing broken leaves, but then, I saw real snow. The snow lifted up from the ground, I swear it wasn’t falling. It lasted all of 2 minutes.
No matter what happens, I’ve been happy to blog. Now I wait for snow and the return of the light which is happening some days. Other times, it seems so strangely overcast and blustery that I can’t tell what season I’m in, where I live, when the days will change.
Look, I can tell that you are not convinced about my well-wishes. Time for another New Year’s photo to let you know I’m serious:
If they can do it, why can’t I? I could immerse myself in non-alcoholic bubbly, right?
Best to you and yours, with love and kisses,
♡ twinkly
twinklysparkles 
Happy New Year to you, twinkly! This post has all the pizzazz that any new year’s greeting could wish for. I agree: what the heck, immerse ourselves in non-alcoholic bubbly!
Now. As far as your ceasing blogging is concerned I so hope you do not say adios. I love your poetry and I am loving getting to know you better. Maybe you just need a wee bit of a break from it! Regarding the Facebook connection, I decided to not link my blog with my Facebook page, but I have posted the link to a few posts at friends’ pages when applicable, and have added a few poems under the Notes section. Works for me.
I don’t think I knew that you have been in yoga classes. I took them in 2011 and then decided I could do a home practice, which I maintained well for a few years after that. But I have totally backslid and just don’t do well with only a home practice. Reading your post makes me bring the class idea up on my list for the year.
Love the music, too.
Happy New Year, Lydia. Thanks for the comment.
I KNOW myself well enough to know that thus far (48 years in), I will never do a home yoga practice. I’ve tried videos which are so frustrating because of timing issues and of course I thrive in 3D! Give me live bodies any day. But aside from learning new things, I simply won’t do my own routine. I want to say “I wish I were more independent, motivated, etc,” but why not accept the way I am. I’m grateful for the fantastic yoga where I live. Lots of options. I love the photo (s?) I’ve seen of you on your blog where you are doing yoga. Whatever you decide, I am sure you’ll love it. I get a lot of strength and clarity and stress relief from yoga.
Yeah, I tend not to link any posts with too much sexy stuff or bad language on FB. Some poems feel too vulnerable. But I do pick up more readers from FB, so I like that.
Swimming in champagne, even non-alcoholic, would be too sticky anyway.
Best wishes, Lydia! So glad I “met” you this year! It’s fun.
Happy New Year, TS.
Thanks, Shay and Happy New Year to you!!!