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We don't have Christmas decorations; rather, we have Winter decorations, to add light to this season of darkness. And yes, we display them all winter.

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This one is chamomile, but I've also had mugs of chai and decaf PG tips today. The sun was brilliant but the air cold and swift.

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Grated grana padano, waiting for the pasta.

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Ceiling light in our lounge, made by refugees from Iraq. Or at least that was the salesman's story at the Hotel Continental, Tangier.

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One of the markers that our winter has arrived---when the olive oil begins to thicken.

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First day of this new year, so full of possibility and hope. The sun shone today as reaffirmation. I've spent the hours making plans and sorting yarn, much to the dismay of kitty.