I’m feeling more cheerful now with Christmas approaching. Kate has returned from university after her negative rapid test result so I now have company on my dog walks. In the local country park where we walk her we discovered a tree with a kind of knothole in the trunk and the trust which looks after the park has fitted a door. If you open it there is a tiny Christmas tree and two little toy figures in there. I love this - it reminds me of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' when Boo Radley hides things in knothole of a tree for the children to find.
Other Christmas preparations are on the way now that Kate is back. She liked the idea of a pink themed tree and persuaded me to buy this tinsel. Personally I prefer the coloured lights and mishmash of random baubles like we had when she was little but I went along with her wishes. I also made a wreath with bits of greenery mainly from the garden though I did sneakily snip a few berry branches from a heavily laden roadside hedge. I also purchased a rather twee light up house like my mum used to have which I always coveted. I bought a Village Post Office as I grew up living in one.
Last night we went also went out for the first time in ages to Storyhouse to see a production of 'A Christmas Carol' - Chester has returned to Tier 2 for now so theatres have reopened. It was a real privilege to see live theatre again. I'm rather weary of this particular novel as I have taught it so many times but this production directed by Alex Clifton made it fresh again with some clever contemporary references and a lively musical score with lots of 70s classic punky tunes like London Calling and A Town Called Malice. It wasn't quite normal as the audience were very spaced out and had to wear masks throughout but it was better than another evening in front of the telly. And this evening we are venturing out for a meal in a pub. I’m torn between wanting to go and being extra careful as I don’t want coronavirus for Christmas. Paul is even more uncertain - he didn’t come to the theatre and avoids any unnecessary social contacts. Let’s hope for the best - it is quite a large space so we should be ok.
I love your little post office light up house, very sweet. I am with you with the mishmash of random baubles and assorted child made ornaments. I grew up with a super stylish tree, my mum even put ribbons on the base of the candles (always real candles) and I think I am still rebelling a bit. Lovely to see a play, it sounds like fun. I am super careful but it seems a little silly because the kids go to school and my potential risk is probably quite hight anyway. Sam will be home soon from university, looking forward to it. He delayed it because he has to code something weird for a work placement interview. Have a lovely Sunday x
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