Weekly Round-Up

Welcome, dear readers. I’m so glad you’re here.

We have a short but lovely collection of holiday-season reflections this week — small, thoughtful pieces that invite us to slow down, pay attention, and take gentle care of ourselves as the year winds toward its close.

Beth shares how Thanksgiving has become her moment for recalibration rather than resolutions. Realising she hasn’t been making enough room for art — or joy — she picks up her brushes again and begins a new mountain landscape. The first draft may be soft and unfinished, but she embraces it as a reminder that renewal often begins simply by showing up for the things that nourish us.

Barbara reminds us that the holidays, with their rare gathering of generations, can be the perfect time to talk about family medical history. These conversations, she notes, aren’t about fear — they’re about giving our loved ones information that may protect their future health.

Connie turns to the shifting season, noticing how autumn’s bright colours soften into winter’s muted palette. In that quiet transition, she finds the spirit of Advent — a season of waiting, reflection, and hope — and invites us to lean into the subtle beauty that often carries us forward.

Until next time,

May the week ahead offer you small moments of warmth, clarity, and hope.

Much love always

Marie xxx