"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Does this count (as decorating)?

Due to the recent somewhat disorganized state of our house (and perhaps a bit of laziness, at least on my part), we have refrained from putting up Christmas decorations for the last couple years.

However:  we do have excellent neighbors who, among other positive traits, decorate quite nicely for the several holidays.

And this year:  a very nice ornament appears, clearly on our property.  Making me grateful for the gratis-decoration.

Merry Christmas!
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