(Wendy Cabell, originally from January 12, 2025, feast day of the Baptism of the Lord (Orthodox, afterfeast), (above) Our Lady of Guadalupe “Little Indians” festival, Our Lady of Conquering Love, Our Lady of the Rue Large, Milk-Giver, Akathist & Priestly, Icons, Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Saint Caesaria of Arles, Saint Tatiana, Saint Aelred (quotes), Saint Parthena, Saint Eupraxia, Saint Benedict Biscop, Blessed Lucia, Saint John of Ravenna, Saints Eutropius and Tigrius, Blessed Bernardo de Plano (Mercedarian), Saint Bernard of Corleone, Blessed Nicholas Bunkerd Kitbamrung, Saint Satyrus (Cross miracle). On the Jewish calendar today is Ezekiel Prophesies Egypt's Downfall, 424 BC. Image from here.)
So easy, heart’s slide
all the headlines, impending doom.
But this little minute here -- I’m taking it.
I'm gonna notice the beauty.
Notice the cup, warm amber brew.
Extol comfort food, pumpkin soup, scallop potatoes, for mere delight.
Take things slow. Find solace in the chores at hand.
Have handy some novels, paints, unfinished poems, to sink into.
Mend, make do.
S t r e t c h when I ache. Cat-nap when tired.
Keep time spacious, even if it means saying no.
Wear long dresses, scatter home with candles, for coziness.
Love my dear ones unconditionally, and with abandon.
Call to mind all I’m looking forward to,
this very day a Christmas.
Do we gift ourselves,
each other, enough?
*Based on takeaways -- adapted, woven together — from Hannah (last name unknown) of Real Vintage Dolls House’s video “10 ways to live like a Grandma in 2025, and Hannah’s interview with Diane Schiffer in Grandma goes VIRAL. (Poem edited January 24, 2025, feast day of Our Lady of Damascus, Our Lady of Tears, St. Francis de Sales, St. Xenia of Rome, St. Xenia of St. Petersburg, Bl. Paula Gambara Costa.)
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