Every year Helen and Dan, friends (and neighbors) of ours, do a little
holiday gathering called Omnium Gatherum (sic). We have been going on
Christmas eve the last few years and this evening my wife and I went
with our daughter and son-in-law. It consists of song, readings, music
etc. far ranging themes but in the spirit of the season. We heard JK
Rowling, The Grinch, RL Stevenson, Maya Angelou, Dar Williams, Dickens
and D. Thomas of course and many others. Finishing up with Parting Glass.
This year the theme was Hygge, a Danish and Norwegian word new to me.
According to wikipedia, "A state where all psychological needs are in
balance". (perhaps Nathan can elaborate). Anyway it seemed appropriate
as many in our community try to make some sense of the senselessness in
the world.
Best wishes to all,
Mike
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