Dear everyone out there in December...just past the solstice and approaching Christmas Eve and the first evening of Hanukkah tomorrow. Tonight there is a clear sky with so many stars in Vermont. And there is a dusting of new snow on the ground. And our family is here or on the way, our sons, daughters-in-law, and grand children. We are so very grateful to live in this place and time. Grateful for our family, our home, our place, the good earth, our good work. We send you all our very warmest and best wishes for a lovely holiday season and joy and peace now and in the year to come.

Louise and Ashley