Beautiful skies!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Today is Boxing Day. Boxing Day apparently was started in Great Britain; and the 'Aristocrats' would give a box of toys, food, whatever to their employees and / or servants, as a 'thank you' for their service throughout the year. Also, coal was considered a gift as well; so that one would always be warm in the coming year; and this would indicate prosperity. If ashes were given, it was quite the reverse!

It is snowing again, in full regalia! Total swirling blizzard like winter conditions here; and we are thankful to be home. It is very cold as well; we are fortunate we can enjoy a few fires!

We have a beautiful painting by Ted Harrison and the sky colours of the 'Northern Lights' in the Yukon painting, are of oranges and pinks. Along with hues of blues and turquoises, which majestically represent the surrounding mountains and water. Perhaps some of you, have had the incredible experience of seeing the Northern Lights? (or Borealis). The artist and his little dog (generally his trademark) are looking out upon these breathtaking colours! Last night, throughout most of the night, the sky had an orange / pinkish blush; almost as if right over our house. The remnants of an awesome Christmas Day celebration, methinks!

The above photo, taken at Pasley this past summer, reminds me of the 'Northern Lights'. Apart from seeing the Northern Lights, as reflected in our painting, I saw them many years ago in Alberta; and those colours were purples, blues, and light greens. Phenomenal!

We enjoyed seeing my son yesterday afternoon and evening; it was such a nice visit. The dinner (you can refer to the most recent posts; ie yesterday, if you wish a bit of bittidz) was delicious; and better yet, we have lots of tidbitz leftovers! Mmmmmm! When my son was here, he 'downloaded' photos from our digital camera and also from our cell phone! An appreciative 'thank you' to him! We also found two tid batteries for the camera; so I will be able to take some tidbit pictures of the snow, as well as our 'Charlie Brown' Christmas tree, that I made mention of in my bittid post, 'An R & R Sunday', of November 30th. It feels like a Sunday today! LOL!

Tidbit - Reflect upon the Blessings in your life; and may each day be like a 'Thanksgiving' to you. Also, to daily 'Praise Him In ALL Things!'

Bittid - Appreciate and uplift others; be it by a warm smile, a gentle word of praise, or a random act of kindness. In the classic Charles Dickens book / movie, 'A Christmas Carol', 'Scrooge' became a 'changed' man, when he received a few 'wake up' calls or nightly visits from the Spirits of Past, Present, and Future. Because Ebenezer Scrooge had 'changed', he gave and brought joy and comfort to all those around him; particularly those in need. Methinks it is a meaningful movie to see again and again!

Hope you enjoy a 'Happy Boxing Day!'

God Bless.