wish jar : peace

December 30, 2006

peace

couch

quiet

nap

peppermint tea

a piece of panettone.

all of the people are gone

and i am finally left alone

with my book.

i feel like i could sleep for days and days.

but the book is too good

so i read instead.

into the depths of winter on the coast of newfoundland i go.

make sure you bring your mittens.

Posted by kerismith at December 30, 2006 08:50 AM

Comments

love that description of peace, your words falling down like falling into the couch...with the book...tea...

love it.

Posted by: jenny vorwaller on January 3, 2007 07:51 PM

Sounds perfect. It is good to have people over...but I too, like my home to myself when they have gone.
A happy and peaceful new year to you K.

Posted by: herhimnbryn on January 3, 2007 07:05 AM

nice and peaceful! happy new year!

Posted by: jan on January 2, 2007 12:44 PM

it's a nice message for a year end. nice post.

keri, i quoted your writing in "wish jar" for my new year 'review'. thank you for inspiring me!

happy new year!

himavant

Posted by: himavant on January 2, 2007 08:38 AM

Its refreshing to find someone saying something about Newfoundland that isn't disparaging. Its a whole different world, as I'm sure you're finding out. Happy New Year.

Posted by: Jeanette Jobson on January 2, 2007 05:01 AM

yes.

Posted by: PJ on January 1, 2007 08:51 PM

I'm still amongst people...but later today I will travel into a book with my thoughts as well.

Happy New Year!!!

Posted by: Sophie on January 1, 2007 05:54 AM

Thanks for including links to what you're currently reading, I've tracked down several of your past reads from the local library and enjoyed them very much!

Happy new year!

Posted by: Shannon Claire on December 31, 2006 10:55 AM

you've captured the post silly season peace very nicely

Posted by: kel on December 30, 2006 10:11 PM

Sounds like you've described the perfect day.

Posted by: Rhea on December 30, 2006 07:42 PM

Yes, that is what I love about the Holidays – the peace after all the guests have gone. It feels empty and lonely, too, though. The best time to fill oneself up with books, of course! I am devouring many gems right now. Or perhaps they are devouring me.

Happy, peaceful reading to you!

Posted by: patricia on December 30, 2006 02:37 PM

i rememember junior from newfoundland -- early 80's -- punk and thrash -- a buzzcut, one front tooth missing vocalist and how he loved his bologna flavored potato chips, a newfie special...

Posted by: patricia on December 30, 2006 12:29 PM