Te Deum
Not because of victories
I sing,
having none,
but for the common sunshine,
the breeze,
the largess of the spring.
Not for victory
but for the day\’s work done
as well as I was able;
not for a seat upon the dais
but at the common table.
Charles Reznikoff (1894-1976)
Thankful for my lovely daughters and daughter-in-law for a lovely birthday afternoon tea…
Grateful for fun in the sun
The pleasure of her first motor bike ride
Old school music
Some new board games (see here for how Takenoko is played)
And a new card game – great for up to about 10 players
Playing with bunnies
Listening to podcasts for inspiration for the new year…
Looking forward to a new year and to the pleasure of connecting with my readers. I\’ve enjoyed the rapport centred around books, ideas, and home education – feasting at the \’common table.\’ Thank you to all who have visited and commented or emailed me privately. It wouldn\’t be worth blogging if you didn\’t visit and talk to me!
Linking up with Weekly Wrap-up and Finishing Strong
journey & destination 
Happy birthday to you!!!What a truly lovely day of celebration.
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Happy Birthday Carol…the spread looks fabulous!!
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Happy Birthday Carol!Those pictures are making me Hungry.Happy reading in 2017!
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Happy Birthday! What a blessing daughters are. Looking forward to 2017. =)
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Thank you. It was pretty special 🙂
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Thanks Melissa. We had enough leftovers to keep us going for a week.
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Thanks Brian. May you have many happy hours of reading in 2017.
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Yes, they certainly are. They inherited their Dad's organizing & over-catering skills. Have a wonderful 2017!
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Oh my! What a lovely birthday tea! It looks delish, and so very thoughtful!
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It was, Joesette. I felt very blessed 🙂
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