Speaking of magic, I have been finding much this month each time I head to the mountain to tour about on the public groomed classic and skate ski trails (seen above). Stepping outside does my heart and being well, and I return back down the mountain, albeit exhausted, lighter, and more buoyant. I hope you too are finding unique ways to work within restrictions and tend to your mental health and well-being. If nothing else we are given insight into what we need at all times with the veneer of 'busy' swept away. It is my hope we all apply the unique and singular insight we learn about ourselves and apply it moving forward for a more contented self, but also for the sake of a better world as we collectively are reminded peace begins to be invited to exist when the world's people are at peace with themselves and the world supports the importance to be themselves without repression and discrimination. 

Speaking of a warm invitation, I would like to invite you to enjoy this final newsletter of 2020. :) Full of abundance of holiday themed posts and New Year inspiration as well as the regular posts you look forward to each week and month, I do hope you enjoy and settle in for some wonderful reading and listening (and viewing of the first-ever TSLK Holiday Baking Episode!) as the Between The Years time begins. 

But first, wishing you a Merry and Happy Christmas, and in the coming days Happy Boxing Day and Kwanzaa. May much joy be felt sincerely despite any limiting regulations put in place for the sake of good health for all. That in itself is a gift given even if you will never know the recipient. 

In this month's newsletter, find a quiet holiday playlist to wrap up the holiday season, a cozy Outfit of the Month for that walk in the chillier temperatures (keeping you stylish bien sûr ;)), three new podcast episodes - the final one of 2020 sharing how to make the most of the Between The Years time inspired by a delightful book, 10 ideas for a Lockdown Holiday, the monthly video chat with TOP Tier Subscribers - A Cuppa Moments, a new recipe, a detailed post about money and how to make 2021 brighter, and packed-full This & Thats from each Friday of the month. Of course, there is still more, but hopefully this whets your appetite to explore and discover ideas, inspiration and items to make you smile and end 2020 a bit better and ensure an auspicious beginning to 2021. 

TSLL will be taking its annual week off from sharing new posts beginning Monday December 28th and running through Sunday January 3rd. HOWEVER, A Cuppa Moments (January 2020) will go live on the blog on January 1st, so be sure to become a TOP Tier subscriber to see what we're talking about and join the private conversation in the comment section (learn more about A Cuppa Moments here). This past month alone, readers shared how they were enjoying the holidays season around the world, a discussion about shows of interest, books were recommended (one I am enjoying now as an audio book and thoroughly loving) and so much more personal sharing and discovery. 

As well, during the week off, posts including round-ups of the top posts and episodes of the year will be shared, so while there won't be "new" content, there will be still new postings to enjoy as you wind down the year.

The first new post/episode of 2021 for all readers will be a new podcast episode - #298 - on Monday January 4th. 

I want to take a quick moment to thank all TSLL readers as we are a small team here in front of and beyond the scenes on TSLL blog, and we are learning an immense amount about our new soft paywall. I am incredibly tickled by the community it has encouraged, and most importantly, I hope readers are enjoying the more detailed and intimate content. With all of that said, it is new and we have recently tended to a few hiccups with tailored updates which I am thankful are now available on the blog as you peruse through the posts. As the new month began on December 1st regarding the counting of the five free posts for non-subscribers, for some nonsubscribers, their post count did not reset. With much expertise help from my web tech team, we have fixed the issue AND you will be alerted at the top of each post how many more free posts you may read for the particular month so there is no confusion. My goal is to simplify the reading and perusing you come to enjoy when you stop by, so again, thank you for your patience, and most importantly your continued interest in the blog. 

To explore every post you wish to read, be sure to become a subscriber to one of the two tiers - BASIC or TOP as non-subscribers can only read five posts a month (it will reset on January 1st). 

Until Friday January 29th, wishing you deeply restful and restorative Christmas and start to the New Year. I will see you on the blog and see you in 2021! 

—Shannon