It was another stunningly beautiful day outside. Cold, with a heavy frost in the morning, then breezy and brisk as the day progressed. On our walk, Jello and I saw many birds flitting in the trees and thickets; sparrows, finches, siskens and a lovely bright breasted robin.

Though I wasn’t able to catch shots of birds with my iPhone, I did capture these of lovely branches and winter berries set upon a bright blue sky with just a whiff of clouds.

As I lift a glass to auld lang syne, I am grateful for community and I toast the challenges and opportunities we will share in the new year. Cheers!