Drawing December to a close.

December proved to be a beautiful month, 
much snow
and
breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. 

My heart was ready for Christmas 
and
celebrating another circle 'round the sun. 
What my heart was not ready for
was this:
being told I needed to make changes
so that someone else could have things different and better
in his life. 

Something about growing older, 
I care less about what others think about me
yet
I want to draw closer to those for whom I truly care. 

Sweet Mountain Milo had a Solstice birthday
and
chose to spend it sleeping in his room
rather than taking a walk outdoors. 

And, me??
Growing. 
Changing. 
And, snowshoe'ing my beloved Coyote Hill. 

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It's a good life. 

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