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By Sue Stafford, Columnist The weak winter sun on this late November afternoon provides no warmth on my north- facing deck. The remains of earlier snow have formed a thin crust of ice on the wooden boards. The yard, recently cleared of the last of autumn’s leaves and faded perennials, is clean and spare, ready for winter’s quiet sea- son of sleep in the garden. Visitation at the backyard feeders is con- tinual: blue jays, juncos, flickers, what I call “snowbirds,” and the agile gray squirrels, switching their sassy tails, daring anyone to challenge their collecting of coveted sun- flower seeds. What a simple pleasure — watching nature going about its daily routine — living in the moment, not filled with regrets of yesterday or anxiety for tomorrow. Mother Nature is a wise teacher and I an eager student, when I take the time to slow down and pay attention. This has seemed to be an overly full fall with many meetings, interviews, numerous writing assignments, and the exciting begin- nings of the Three Sisters Historical Society, a new endeavor undertaken with four other women who call Sisters home. Today, for whatever reason, my attention has wandered from the tasks at hand inside to the natural world outside my window. Perhaps it’s the change of routine while I dog-sit my son’s Labrador for 12 days, requiring three or four walks a day. This afternoon we flushed out a covey of quail, passed a doe and her fawn who stood in statue silence, and wan- dered along the edge of the creek. Whatever the impetus, my eyes and atten- tion keep getting drawn beyond the inside warmth, to perhaps the main reason I am so thankful to be living here in Sisters. The abundance of beautiful scenery, sun- filled days, and plentiful wildlife all close at hand buoy my spirit every day. I will never tire of viewing our majestic snow-covered sentinels — Faith, Hope and Charity. The crystal waters of Whychus Creek flow past my backyard. My front yard and neighbor- hood are populated with the rich green of towering ponderosa pine. The smell of sage and juniper wafts on the clean Central Oregon breeze following a welcome summer rain. The hushed beauty of a crystalline snowfall blankets the high desert in winter silence. And the arrival of each spring, so eagerly awaited after the long chill, bursts forth with fresh green vegetation, wild babies, spring runoff, and the fecund promise of another plentiful summer. As my time on this fragile planet grows shorter, I feel compelled to soak up all the unique beauty offered by each season. As Thanksgiving approaches for the 73rd time in my life, I am filled with a deep appre- ciation and reverence for all the seasons of nature and my life with which I have been gifted — a carefree childhood spent play- ing in the woods, the wonder of birth and motherhood, opportunities to learn and grow and give, and chances to try again and do better. Life can only be lived forwards but it is in hindsight that our blessings become so clear. As I look back over this past year, I am thank- ful for the opportunities to teach and learn, give and receive, love and be loved, live and let live. May all our hearts be full of gratitude and love this and every day. Thanksgiving bless- ings to one and all. For Individuals & Families Make your emotional wellness a priority this holiday season Counseling, medication management, and testing Audry Van Houweling PMHNP-BC Quick and Affordable Help 541-595-8337 • www.shesoarspsych.com 102 E. Main Ave., Downtown Sisters The Belfry Holiday Art Bazaar Extravaganza Get ready to deck your halls and make doz- ens of checkmarks on your Christmas list at The Belfry Holiday Art Bazaar Extravaganza. The arts and crafts extravaganza will fill The Belfry (corner of Main Avenue and Spruce Street) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 3. Favorite local vendors will be offering everything from paintings and cards to jewelry and pottery as the tunes of a variety of local musicians fill the air. Vendors such as Ballokai; Cascade Lavender; Dennis McGregor; Kimry Jelen; La Petite Savonnerie; Lidia’s Chocolates; Paul Bennet; Wendy Vernon Designs; Black Butte School wreaths and more will all be gathered together in one place for convenient and delightful local shopping. Get your holiday wreath and Christmas tree outside while supporting the Sisters High School choir and jazz band, who will also be performing live at the event.
