My Heart Breaks

 



Like many of you, I went home from work today and hugged my little boy a little tighter and a little longer than I normally do. The horrific acts committed in Newtown, Connecticut, today have surely touched a raw nerve in our hearts. I'm sure, too, that I am not the only one who burst into tears watching the news, who keeps breaking into tears at the thought of such a terrible and unspeakable loss.

 

I am so profoundly sad tonight.

 

 

A Bit of This, That, and the Holidays

The end of the year always seems to get away from me when it comes to creativity. I suppose, though, it's for not just good but for great reason: the holidays! Getting ready for Christmas takes up a good chunk of time with the decorating, baking, purchasing, and wrapping. My little guy is so excited this year; I've never seen him so excited!

 

The Wonder of Christmas

 

Other than some pics on my iPhone and the very occasional processing of a picture from previous months, I haven't been too creative. I'm somewhat okay with that. I have some ideas on the backburner that I'm hoping to bring to fruition in the new year. But more on that in another post.

 

In the mean time, some of the images I've actually been able to get to recently...

 

Almost There

Forlorn

 

Now, it's off to wrap a surprise present for a Christmas party tonight. The little guy will get to see Santa and will get an early gift for being such a good boy this year. Can't wait!