Today felt like the end of the holiday. It is orthodox Christmas and epiphany this weekend and my decorations generally stay up until this day. The tree is often up until next weekend -- orthodox new year -- but other items have begun to be cleared away. The linens were washed and put away for next year. The inside door hangers will be next along with any small ornaments. There was a small skiff of snow from early morning, which added to the holiday feeling of the day. It was still way too cold with big wind gusts to spend much time outside.
The end of the holiday season means a return to classes. While the first ones happened last week, tomorrow is the first 8:15 AM class for me -- a clear non-morning person -- which likely makes me feel more like the term is really starting <smile>. Clearing away the decorations is a physical metaphor for the clearing of mind clutter needed to begin new courses with a renewed energy and positive attitude.The awards season begins tonight with the Golden Globes -- a later evening on the night before a very early start. I expect I'll fall asleep before the end of the program -- midnight at this end of the country. And, 6:30 AM comes way too early any morning <grin>.
I thought of a song lyric when clearing away things today. It brought to mind the mental clearing that I felt moving through the day. Many people have recorded this song, so choosing one was a bit tricky. The version I settled on is by someone who is still recording 45 years after this one was recorded. Listen for the clarity of the high notes at the end. Enjoy!
On a Clear Day (you can see forever) -- Tony Bennett
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