Even though the holiday season is in full swing, it has been relatively quiet here on the home front these first couple of weeks in December, at least for me. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons holiday depression has not reared its ugly head for the first time in perhaps 40 years! Kay, of course, has been busy with parties, etc, including hosting The Book Club for the month of December.

As we continue to spend winters away from home, medical and dental appointments abound this time of year. We both had dental appointments, Kay had visits with two doctors. I FINALLY got my hearing aids working (actually they were replaced) after several months, and I got a new prescription for contacts in both eyes±—close up in the left, distance in the right—and I can wear them at night for up to two weeks.

We both p played pickleball a couple of times, and ventured out on the golf course as well. Surprisingly, the courses remain in good condition.

As for projects, I put the finishing touches on the rolling workbench, trimming it out and adding a shelf.

Only a few birds were flying the last few days, and they were regulars at the feeders. I did manage to shoot a few photos on December 2, 4, 8, 9, and 15. 

While Kay was out and about on Monday, December 2, a Brown-headed Nuthatch, a Carolina Chickadee, and an American Goldfinch visited our “sanctuary”.

On Wednesday, December 4, a Tufted Titmouse and Downy Woodpecker added to the mix.

And then on Monday, December 8, a Dark-eyed Junco and a Brown Creeper showed up. The Brown Creeper was a Life Bird for me!

Another new seasonal bird appeared on Tuesday, December 9: a Great Blue Egret.

And lastly, on Sunday, December 15, only a Carolina Chickadee came to hide in the now bare birch tree.