Day 3 - 359 -- Peaceful Night

Cookies decorated, slice cut and gifts for tomorrow wrapped. A rather grey day today, that saw rising temperatures and melting snow. As the temperature drops into tomorrow, there may be more ice -- the frozen snow piles melt and run onto the bare sidewalks which become icy as the temp goes down below freezing again. A small bit of snow is expected tomorrow, which may only serve to hide the ice for those walking or driving. Sounds a bit 'bah, humbig, didn't it?  Sorry.  <smile>

I'm about to settle into a peaceful evening with a couple movies and some festive beverage or other. I love these holiday traditions. White Christmas and Scrooge (Alistair Sim version from 1951). Marley is about to appear <smile>.

I had a song in my head most of the day and it wasn't a Christmas tune. It does speak to the peace that is wished for especially at this time of year. This one dreams of freedom from war, something many people in this world do as part of their daily realities. It was written by Ed McCurdy, an American singer-songwriter who had a radio show on CBC in Canada in the late 1940s. The video chosen doesn't have the best visual qualities, but it comes with a bonus from a wonderful singer and advocate for peace. I've added a second song that has been shared here in the past. This one expresses the strength of humanity to not fully be lost in the face of adversity and it does have a Christmas aspect to it. Enjoy!

Last Night I had the Strangest Dream -- John Denver

It Could Happen Again -- Collin Raye