Year's End is a poem by Richard Wilbur. You can read it here. It begins
Now winter downs the dying of the year,
And night is all a settlement of snow;
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We've had unusually warm weather lately -our high Christmas Day was 69F- and I won't be surprised if we never see snow again. I miss the snow we got in the days gone by, but I can still enjoy the happy memories sparked by photos and paintings of snowscapes.
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Please join us at Bleubeard and Elizabeth's T Stands for Tuesday blogger gathering. Share a post with a drink in it. Lift a glass with me, and let's toast the old year out and the new year in.
Let us treasure the fond memories and allow ourselves to let go of regret and mistakes from the past. Let us commit to hope in the coming year. May it bring you blessings.
Here's my Raspberry Bellini recipe:
- 1 Tbsp raspberry jam
- 4 oz champagne or sparkling white wine
- 1 fresh raspberry for garnish
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...may 2020 be a wonderful year for you.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I don’t care if I never see snow . Snow belongs on Christmas cards or mountain tops. I wish I could get Himself to move where there is no snow and no whining because of the humidity.
ReplyDeletehaha-my husband has the same thoughts on snow as you do-one of the reasons we moved to this part of Missouri-much milder winters than Northern Illinois
DeleteHumidity here in Memphis gets to people who aren't used to it. Maybe we should all look into New Mexico ;)
DeleteEnjoy your drink. Loved the poem. Happy PPF and all the best for 2020, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant way to ring out the old year (and decade for that matter). That poem is beautiful, but the new year bells are more likely wrangling with rain than snow where you live.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that glass tree in the background. It is genuinely beautiful and feels like mid-century modern to me. I will gladly share a glass of raspberry champagne with you as I wish you a happy T Tuesday AND a joyous, healthy, and safe New Year's eve.
That glass tree was a real find! A bargain for (iirc) 40% off $4 at one of our local antique malls. It has a glittery pattern around it which doesn't show up in the photo.
DeleteWhat a fabulous post! I love the snowscape and the poem, such beautiful imagery 😁. Your cocktail looks very inviting too, maybe I could join you for one or two ...lol 😉. Wishing you a happy T Tuesday and sending New Year blessing, may it be filled with peace, love and happiness! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThis was a well worded post. I especially liked "allow ourselves to let go of regret and mistakes from the past" because I have a hard time doing that, and am my own harshest critic. Happy T-Day and Happy New Year!
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ReplyDeleteLovely photo and poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your bellini recipe. That looks very appropriate for a new year's toast!
Wishing you all the best in the New Year and a very Happy T-day! Eileen xx
Happy New Year-I loved your post good thoughts and I would love to share a toast with you-your recipe sounds delicious I love the glass tree too-great find
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year's Eve and Day and Happy T Hugs Kathy
Have a lovely New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy T Day!
That is a wonderful poem with so many strong images in it. And your raspberry bellini looks so festive. I hope it was a great T day and wishing you a wonderful 2020. I also hope we see some improvement in the world soon also. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI toast the new year with you! (Even if I am drinking black coffee--LOL!) May it be a good one. :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem and snowy photo. The drink sounds good and using jam it sounds like it could be easily substituted for other flavours.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year wishes.
Yvonne xx
May 2020 bring you only good things.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
A Lovely poem. I read it via the link.
ReplyDeleteYour raspberry whatsamacallit sounds interesting, but I have more eyes for the beautiful glass Xmas tree behind it. Stunning and stylish.
Happy New Year and
A belated Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
I'm sure I would love that drink but I had better stick to water for now! Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Chrisx
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