Processing The Week That Was

Well, the optimism of a new year sure didn’t last long. The D.C. government was worried enough about Wednesday to ask people to stay home (our office was closed), but somehow those in charge of protecting the Capitol–and the people inside–didn’t get the message. I am having a hard time processing the week that was, and steeling myself for the weeks ahead.

Sunrise on the Capitol

The view from the other side, taken in more precedented times.

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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

It seems like everyone is happy to be saying goodbye to 2020. Even though hanging up a new wall calendar doesn’t make anything everything better, it does help me look forward to what we all hope will be better days ahead. So, Hello 2021! Please don’t let us down like 2020 did.

2021 Blogger Collage

We’re all jumping for joy on New Year’s Day!

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Celebrating The New Year At The January Coffee Date

Is this the most welcome, most celebrated New Year’s Day ever??? While I usually take my coffee with a splash of half-and-half, today might call for something extra. Deborah and I want to thank you all for helping us get through 2020 together, and encourage you to visit new blogs in the link up.

champagne toast bitmojis

Cheers to 2021!

Grab the html code for the coffee date badge here:

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Unwrapping Christmas

It’s my favorite time of the year–the week between Christmas and New Year’s when the stress of the holiday is behind me and the pressure of resolutions, goals, and a new set of to-do lists is still a few days off.

2020 Christmas Tree

I can bask in the glow of the Christmas tree, nibble on peppermint bark and Christmas cookies, and enjoy the clutter of presents that aren’t yet put away.

Help us ring in 2021 at the Ultimate Coffee Date link up! We’ll toast the New Year on Friday and keep the coffee brewing and the champagne flowing!

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Christmas Runfessions

Since Santa already stopped by our house, it’s safe to reveal how naughty I’ve really been in this special Christmas edition of Runfessions. I promise you won’t get coal in your stocking if you visit the runfessional hosted at Marcia’s Healthy Slice.

Merry Christmas Bitmoji

Deborah and I will be hosting a special New Year’s Day Ultimate Coffee Date next weekend! We’ll open the (link-up) doors Friday January 1st, and keep the coffee brewing.

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