Maggie's Day 317 of Discovering love in Five Golden Rings on the Fifth Day of Christmas

At seven o’clock I was up and ready to go. At that hour I thought I was going to be heading to Milwaukee this afternoon to visit with my friend Michelle.

Plans kind of fizzled out so here I am basking in the warmth, beauty and love of my own home. There truly is no place like home.

Since I wasn’t going to be in a car driving six and a half hours today I decided to devote that time to my nephew George and his painting that is actually an assignment for his English class. I’m not quite sure what’s going on.

One thing I do know is that today I taught my fabulous nephew how to paint an ocean, an island, a sky, a horizon line and a tree. George has a rock solid foundation for a great future in art. He’s a very gifted young man. I think he’s going to make it.

So, while George was painting I fixed a couple of alcohol-free cranberry and lime margaritas. Then, instead of five golden rings I surrounded his glass with five sprinkle-covered chocolate rings. I do indeed love these recession-minded Twelve Days of Christmas.



Life is simple and I think it is best when it is lived that way.

So, here’s to the love that surrounds us all and the golden rings we wear, the chocolate ones we eat and any other rings that may decorate our lives. Including the ones in the bathtubs. Sweet Dreams to you and all those who gather in your holiday celebrations! Maggie ã


How did you discover love today?

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