another cold week...-39c tonight and I still have to walk the dogs... as long as they have their booties on they don't seem to be bothered by the cold...they just want to pick up the pace!  

Happy New Year, again, if you follow the Greek Orthodox calendar, New Years is January 12...I think. Anyway, we celebrated with a traditional dinner in a tent at 40 below this past Saturday... very comfortable and fun.

Since moving north I've always felt the value of Christmas and celebration on a whole different level. There is a tremendous need to celebrate and kick up your heels at this time of the year...dark, cold and difficult. The timing of a Christmas break is perfect. I can't imagine what this time of the year would be like if there was no reason to celebrate... grim!!