Simply awesome, Joan! I lived in the desert and in the Western part of the United States where it is hot in winter, so I must say it always felt odd to me to have it so hot in the winter. I was born and raised in New England that has cold winters and warm summers.
It sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. It doesn't get any better than that!
I do love the smell of impending rain in the forest. Have yourself a Happy New Year!
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