What a lovely, flowing post, Harriet. I really enjoyed it a lot. I felt myself shifting down a gear reading you, and fully embracing winter hibernation mode. It also made me feel Christmassy in a small, private (and lovely) way versus a big Hollywood kind of way. Thank you for these words ❤️
Ah thank you Jayne! I was worried it was a bit melancholy but then figured even if it was, it didn’t matter. I’m so pleased it helped you to shift down a gear too. Hx
I feel so much of this. I see your comment about it feeling melancholy, but perhaps if it is, maybe that's why it feels so comforting to me— like a warm home to return to.
And I love your little note about collective effervescence!
A lovely post as always Harriet! I'm with you re. a quiet time, hunkering down. Frank and I have said to each other we can't believe how quickly the run-up to Christmas has come round this year. Normally I'm chomping at the bit to get the tree up - it can never be too early! - but this year I've been totally chilled about us not having done so yet, which I put down to, well, not quite believing it's 6th December..! :D
I'm normally a brakes on, hold it off for as long as possible but I'm learning to take one little step at time and to keep writing the lists. We'll get there, and as a friend said to me the other day, food will be eaten, presents will be bought and opened and one way or another, it'll all come together in its usual imperfectly perfect way.
Ah thank you for This Harriet! I, too, have this overwhelming need to stay at home at the moment, storm or not, and your beautiful post made me realise it is perfectly fitting at this time of year. I can't remember a December ever when I allowed myself to slow down nearly to a stop, and I do feel a teeny tiny bit guilty sometimes, but never for very long!
Banish the guilt! It’s why Dr Erica Matluck’s piece resonated so much, showing me that this is exactly what I, we, should be doing this time of year. Go easy my friend, Hx
Lovely piece Harriet. I am remembering all the different Christmases over the years and how different they were when you were a wee one and coming to us in Menston. Xxx
I have such fond and strong memories (plus a few photos) from those Yorkshire Christmas gatherings down the road from where I am now. You set the bar high!
What a lovely, flowing post, Harriet. I really enjoyed it a lot. I felt myself shifting down a gear reading you, and fully embracing winter hibernation mode. It also made me feel Christmassy in a small, private (and lovely) way versus a big Hollywood kind of way. Thank you for these words ❤️
Ah thank you Jayne! I was worried it was a bit melancholy but then figured even if it was, it didn’t matter. I’m so pleased it helped you to shift down a gear too. Hx
It didn't find it melancholy at all, not that that would be a bad thing either, I found it very gentle and lovely 😊
I'll take gentle for sure...
I love how you write Harriet . Thank you for sharing . It is almost as if you are in the chair in my room having a chat 🤗
You’re so kind Rachel, thank you!
I feel so much of this. I see your comment about it feeling melancholy, but perhaps if it is, maybe that's why it feels so comforting to me— like a warm home to return to.
And I love your little note about collective effervescence!
Thanks so much Lex, I love hearing what others read in the words I write and the feeling it conjures up for them. Thank you so much, Hx
A lovely post as always Harriet! I'm with you re. a quiet time, hunkering down. Frank and I have said to each other we can't believe how quickly the run-up to Christmas has come round this year. Normally I'm chomping at the bit to get the tree up - it can never be too early! - but this year I've been totally chilled about us not having done so yet, which I put down to, well, not quite believing it's 6th December..! :D
I'm normally a brakes on, hold it off for as long as possible but I'm learning to take one little step at time and to keep writing the lists. We'll get there, and as a friend said to me the other day, food will be eaten, presents will be bought and opened and one way or another, it'll all come together in its usual imperfectly perfect way.
Indeed :)
PS I am now singing 'Sliding Into Christmas' to the tune of 'Driving Home For Christmas' :D
😂 genius!
Ah thank you for This Harriet! I, too, have this overwhelming need to stay at home at the moment, storm or not, and your beautiful post made me realise it is perfectly fitting at this time of year. I can't remember a December ever when I allowed myself to slow down nearly to a stop, and I do feel a teeny tiny bit guilty sometimes, but never for very long!
Banish the guilt! It’s why Dr Erica Matluck’s piece resonated so much, showing me that this is exactly what I, we, should be doing this time of year. Go easy my friend, Hx
Lovely piece Harriet. I am remembering all the different Christmases over the years and how different they were when you were a wee one and coming to us in Menston. Xxx
I have such fond and strong memories (plus a few photos) from those Yorkshire Christmas gatherings down the road from where I am now. You set the bar high!