In the wake of the recent election, which incurred and encouraged so much divisiveness, it seems to me that we as a nation must now strive for unity.  The holidays have traditionally been the time of year when, to quote Scrooge's nephew Fred in A Christmas Carol, "men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them [i.e. less fortunate] as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys." Nephew Fred refers to Yuletide as "a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time."  I have always felt this way too, and would hope that this year proves no different than any other in my memory. 

Our single continues to inch toward completion.  The English horn (or Cor Anglais) solo sounds beautiful, and here is a photo of yours truly with the lovely and talented Jane Murray.

 

 

 

At the same session, Jon added bass to another of the songs, and I include a photo of him wailing away, totally in his element.

 

Here's hoping you enjoy this national feast and gratitude day, however you choose to celebrate it, surrounded by dear ones.  Count your blessings, my friends!

In peace,

Kari