Welcoming Nativity

Christ is born! Glorify Him!

The Old Poets of China

Wherever I am, the world comes after me. 

It offers me its busyness. It does not believe

that I do not want it. Now I understand

why the old poets of China went so far and high

into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist. 

-Mary Oliver

One month today until Christmas. I hope that fills you with joyful anticipation of the coming King, rather than a long list of to-do's that causes you stress. I read The Old Poets of China during our morning read aloud this week and it says better than I ever could, how I feel about and want to spend this season. 

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