JulieLeung.com: a life told in tidepools

It’s Christmas morning already. I’ve still got a few presents yet to wrap, and then I’m planning to take a day or two off from blogging. Through the past few weeks I’ve been writing about Christmas, and I placed the pieces into a category – see on the sidebar or here at christmas. Please take […]

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During December, I enjoy taking girls downtown and looking at the lights. No snow falling on cedars here, but plenty of cedar and lights hung across shops. I didn’t capture this view too well with my camera, but I like looking down Winslow Way and seeing the rows of stars in the dark….. Stars, reminders […]

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Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother and in his name all oppression shall cease “O Holy Night” is one of my favorite Christmas carols. I love the rich lyrics, especially the multiple verses. This particular stanza speaks strong to me this year. There’s a lot of talk in the world about […]

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The gas company came this morning to fix our tank and now we can use our (propane) fireplace: that’s gift enough! After weeks of waiting, we are all excited! I don’t know what Santa’s got waiting for me but I do know I already have so many gifts from this year. There’s quite a few […]

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“Better watch out…” Abigail and Michaela sing, “…Mommy’s coming tonight!” Yeah, the girls already figured out that Santa is a fantasy and have made their own lyrics to the music they keep hearing everywhere. When others, including even an enthusiastic receptionist at the doctor’s office the other day, ask the girls if they’re ready for […]

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