“In Indian glades the tiger sighs,/The siroc whirls the desert sands—/Love touches all, all climes”

The common era new year started a couple days ago, but it’s only now that we’re finally back to the school-day schedule. Things introduced to and enjoyed by Eaglet during their 2½ weeks of winter break included:

• sledding on sand
• sledding on snow
• sleeping in past 6:30 am
• Yotsuba&!
• that new* local ramen shop
• Doctor Who

Starting that last with Season 8** wouldn’t have been my first choice entry point, but Capaldi’s prickliness apparently hasn’t been too off-putting. Least favorite was sledding on snow—only one thumb up, being greatly enjoyed until their lack of decent snowsports clothing caught up with them. (Cold-weather clothing they have, though reluctantly worn, but nothing resembling, say, ski pants.)

A successful break, all around.

How have you guys been?


* For values of “new” that include “since the start of the pandemic.”

** Yes, janni and I are that far behind.

---L.

Subject quote from I Love My Love in the Morning, J. William Lloyd.