solstice

Pictures from Dominican Republic;  they've moved into the compound with the fringe from roof palmettos etching out the light from windows and doors (which are soon come!). A stove and a mattress and kids' stockings hung. I'm so looking forward to being there. Happy day of least light; happy coming of the light! 
Two walk day, Alma joined me for the afternoon hike to the bottoms to familiarize the dogs to her presence which will be their person for the few days I'm gone. Christmas in Houston after party down at the Home of the Blues in New Orleans. I'm bringing caramels and dark chocolate bark from the Chocolate Spike. I think I am ready.