Take a load off

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Is this one of those jokes I used to enjoy so much when I was a little girl, and admittedly sometimes still do? No. Someone is actually at my door.

Come in. Come in out of the cold and wet. Let me take your hat and coat. Just kick your boots off and stow them in the cubby by the door, then go sit in that plush sinky chair over by the fireplace. The blue one. Yes, that's it.

Would you like a blanket? A cup of hot cocoa? With marshmallows, whip cream, or straight up? Oh, and don't forget to try some of those cookies. Homemade, you know. My own personal recipe. They're good aren't they? Oh, help yourself dear. Eat as many as you like. I can always make more.

One of my favourite things to do on a chilly rainy day is to snuggle up here with a good book, a hot mug, my dog lying at my feet and my parrot on my shoulder. Sometimes I substitute a good movie for the book. It's a simple pleasure, but one that I like nearly as much as just kicking back and talking to friends. And I do hope that you will be my friend. If not now, then very soon.

Have you heard? I've been asked to try my hand at writing a short column. Nothing major. Just a few words here and there about whatever captures my interest. It's been so long since I've written that I am not certain how well I will do. Then again, I do lead an exciting life. I'm bound to be able to come up with an abundance of chatter. Some might even be entertaining.

Was that a smile I saw creep across your lips and twinkle out of your gorgeous eyes? Oh please, feel free to laugh, if you like. I know I did when the proposition was layed before me.

Now, tell me. What's the latest news or gossip that has brought you to my door today?

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Happy New Year Everyone!! I promise, I will be back soon.

Eleanor