At The Year's End

[poliphilo]

I cleared the flowerbed under the window of its heather last year because it was harbouring rats and John put in squash and pumpkin plants- only one of which prospered. This year we're going to grass it and put in lots of spring bulbs. Julia was preparing the soil this morning.

I took the Christmas tree down. It had been up since the beginning of the month. I've also gathered up the Christmas cards. I find it hard to keep in a Christmassy state of mind once Boxing Day has passed.

It's silly how much Christmas food we have still to eat. We bought a Christmas cake- because one does- and we haven't even cut it yet. There's also a whole tray of pigs in blankets still to cook. Ailz and my mother have been eating warmed-up turkey every day and they'll be doing so again today.

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[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We've had the same artificial tree for many years- possibly for as long as we've been married. I'd be sorry not to have one. My earliest Christmas memories have to do with the amazing spectacle that was our 1950s Christmas tree- with its glass ornaments and candles (yes, real candles- no concerns about health and safety sixty years ago.)

I'd like a herb bed. Maybe I'll organise one this year.