Kindling

Driftwood kindling, which–tied up with a bow–made a sweet birthday present for someone who doesn't like fuss. Almost too pretty to burn!

They reckon we're in for an icy blast in the next couple of weeks, and an end to this rain we thought had no end. Hopefully some of those rich, blue winter skies will clasp us around the lungs and make us stand up a bit taller – so refreshing, those vast, open spaces of thin winter air.

Not long until the shortest day now, then unfurl the sails and cruise on downwind all the way back to summer. Icy blasts in mind, winter storms and not forgetting the season's poetic licence, the early part of the voyage will certainly require some warm sparking up of fires, either real or of the heart. (Now, where did you put that mistletoe?!)

Strike a match, and make mine a whiskey mac.

{Today's soundtrack: Friendly Fires}