T’is the season and the Christmas letters from far away friends have been arriving, by email these days although it is a delightful surprise to also find cards in the “real” mailbox. I’ve always loved reading Christmas letters and hearing the year’s precis, particularly from people I don’t hear from (and vice versa) at other times of the year. I love the idea of catching up, and following the family’s lives from afar.

I’ve never done it myself but I have been thinking back on the year now passing and what I would put in or leave out. So here goes, a trial run. My First Annual (maybe) Christmas Letter… Continue reading →