I have made my annual trek back to Longboat Key Florida for my (non) Christmas vacation. Sunny skies, no snow, barefoot walks in the surf, movies, pretzels, Netflix. 

Friends were going to join me this week but cancelled at the last minute because of inclement weather.  My flight out of Kingston was also cancelled the morning I was to travel but not wanting to delay and always able to find a plan B, I took the train to Toronto and stood in a few line ups, eventually arriving about an hour later than scheduled to warm salt water breezes. I have grandkids coming this week so am soaking up the silence and indulging myself in preparation.

I wish my friends and family a satisfying 2017.