I will need to head into the office for part of the day tomorrow to complete a few things that require the work computer to do. There are several shopping errands that also need to be done. That will leave me a couple of days to work on course prep for January and maybe get some baking done. I do enjoy the cooking process, just don't want too much of the stuff around for just me to consume. So, I may do just two items this year -- which two is still the question. I do give away much of the results, but it seems that usually there is more than I need left. I've found leaving it in the freezer is a great way to make me more mindful since I have to go downstairs to get something. It isn't just sitting somewhere easy to access. Last year I made two types of cookies and no squares. This year I'd like to make a family tradition square and either a cookie or gingerbread cake. It may depend on my mood on the baking day itself <smile>.
For the next week, I really need to get some sleep and rest my brain a bit. It isn't always easy to fall asleep when feeling so tightly wound. A lullaby came to mind as a way to relax the mind and soul. I heard one on the weekend that struck me. It is traditionally sung in the Outer Hebrides at midnight mass on Christmas Eve. The choral group I heard last weekend did an a capella version with a drone line that mimicked bagpipes. The version shared here uses a cello for similar effect, though I expect the traditionalists would use pipes. It is in Gaelic They say the original song had 29 verses, though this one uses about three <smile>. Enjoy!
Taladh Chriosda -- Eira
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