Monday, December 31, 2018

Light, Shine on 2019!


Annamaria on New Year's Eve


This year, Christmas once again found me in the Chianti! With warm friends, lovely food, beautiful surroundings.  I feel enormously blessed.

And during this past week, I have been encircled by glorious Florence, which always lights up my spirit.  Here is a taste of its holiday decor.





Some sights are too wonderful for still photography.  Here are a couple of brief videos to give you better glimpse into what it's like to be here:





I even had a Vivaldi serenade played under my bedroom window one midnight during Christmas week!


As the sun sets on 2018, I look forward to what 2019 will bring.



My hopes and dreams include many lovely possibilities.  Dream some up for yourself!  Get busy making them come true.

I wish you light.  And warmth.  And JOY!

10 comments:

  1. Florence at Christmastime looks a delight, Annamaria. I wish you joy in the coming year. Zxx

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    1. One joy I am hoping for, Zoe, is meeting up with you. It’s been too long.

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  2. And the same to you, Patricia! Looking forward to seeing you in the new year!

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    1. We need to make a plan, Michael. I’ll send you an email. :)

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  3. Happy, happy, AmA! Onward, forward, upward, a new chapter in a wonderful Book of Life.

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    1. Thank you, EvKa. I am ready to embrace this New Year. I’ll do so nine hours before you. So we get to double our wishes. :)

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  4. Ah, sis, you're not only a brilliant author, but a budding cinematographer! ENJOY tonight, and embrace 2019 as we embrace you! xoxo Jeff and Barbara.

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    1. Thank you, Bro. Joy to you and Barbara In 2019 and beyond.

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  5. Happy New year to you Annamaria ! Here, now, the new year is six hours away. I'll be toasting all my blogger friends ( as the dog cowers with the noise of fireworks ).

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  6. Caro, I think I am just one hour ahead of you. Lucky me, they have banned firecrackers here. Sending love to you.

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