The Pause Before the Norm

We\’re in that null season now, when the days hang suspended between the holidays, waiting for one to end, the next to begin and normality to reclaim life. These are the hours that bunch together to form the visible seam in the underbelly of time, where the years are stitched together. This is where we pause, draw a hopeful breath, and begin anew.

Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy 2009!

12 Comments

  • Clippy Mat

    nicely written words.we do pause here before we begin anew, that\’s so true. time to reflect and renew. that\’s the good thing about a new year, it\’s a clean slate isn\’t it? if we want it to be.and a happy, healthy new year to you too… when it gets here.;-)

  • Kat

    These are the days when my husband works extra long shifts and I am stuck at the house with my two heathens with no car, so that others can have a few days off after Christmas and before New Years…not that I am complaining or anything. Hope you have a great 2009.

  • Pam

    In the past I have spent this time thinking of my fickle resolutions, like losing weight etc., but this year I look to 2009 with impending doom of economic collapse and job losses and war. Am I hormonal or has the American media finally just scared the pants off me?

  • MikeH

    Kat: hope you don\’t go stir-crazy before 2009 has a chance to take off.FFF: Happy New Year to you, too.Pam: my money is on the American Media–they are consummate scaremongers.

  • ® ♫ The Brit ♪ ®

    Hi Mike,I agree that this break between the holidays is weird, I feel it\’s like a \”one week twilight zone\” :)Here\’s wishing you a wonderful New Year 2009! with lots of health, happiness, wealth, luck and loads more success in the coming year!! All the very best!Donnie

  • MikeH

    Donnie and Gill, the \’pause\’ is nearly over now – New Year\’s Eve at work; it\’s 9:30 AM and we\’re already discussing when we\’re going to go to the pub. The real year starts on Monday the 5th.