Most wonderful time of the year

Dear Friends,

I am so feeling a bit fatigued these days, but I am very calm. I think my body wants to hibernate. But I am still enjoying these pre-holiday days. I love the festive feeling this time of year.

I had the nicest day with Tara last week. We took Hana to the vet, which isn’t that nice but felt good to do it. Then we went ice skating at the big mall in La Jolla, and I haven’t gone ice skating in years but I quickly remembered how to. I loved it! I skated for an hour straight. It felt so freeing and exhilarating! I love moving through space. It is like meditation. Christmas music was playing and there were so many nice decorations around the rink.

Then we wandered around the mall, soaking up the Christmas décor and idly rummaging through shops here and there. I was very calm and regulated, and it felt great to be able to spend hours hanging out without needing to go home to rest. Then we had delicious ramen, lazed by an outdoor fire pit, and went home. I loved it all.

And this weekend, I met up with several of my fellow “old man” speller friends. By “old” I mean thirties and up. We had a lovely holiday hangout at a cute coffeeshop with a nice outdoor area. It was so wonderful to spend time together.

I am enjoying these kinds of festive days. This year has been a bit tough to fully grasp, with a lot of changes and challenges and a slower pace of producing work. I am appreciating the space to relax and ponder and scheme for next year. I have some great plans!

How are you enjoying this December?

Your Friend,

Danny