Christmas spirit

Christ Church, Episcopal

The Voices of Cooperstown, at Christ Church

The Husband had to do some serious convincing to get me out of the house and into the spirit of Christmas. This was not so much because of my recent sour mood, more because the 2 latest indoor pets have made life...more interesting. And made me more tired.

I was afraid to put a live tree in the house as I have done every year for the past 40 years or so. Martin the Master of Mayhem would not only take care of any dangling ornaments, but he also has a fondness for electrical cords—especially the ones that are plugged in.

So the poor little Charlie Brown tree is banished to the back porch. Maybe I will get some ornaments on there today. Even with just the lights on it is perfect, but I am not sure how to keep it happily watered when it is this cold.

After more than a year of living here, Miss Jess is just starting to get used to coming in the house willingly. She will (still wake me up at 5:45 am) to go out in the morning, but she is just starting to run back up on the porch to come in, probably because it is so stinkin' cold out there. I need to see her through that back porch window, which would be blocked by the tree inside.

So thanks to Husband for getting me out to hear some beautiful music. We joined the other old folks (and maybe a youngster or 3) in 2 very spirited locations to soak up some Christmas joy.

No more ranting. I promise.

The Fenimore Chamber Orchestra at the Farmer's Museum