Happy New Year, 2026

As expected, I was fast asleep when midnight rolled around. I did hear some fireworks in the neighbourhood around 10:30 p.m. but nothing after that. If there was any at midnight, I slept through it.

One of the new year ‘traditions’ that I will not be participating in is the Polar Bear Dip into Lake Ontario. It is currently -11 degrees Celsius (12.2 degrees Fahrenheit) and I imagine with the wind chill it feels even colder. What are these people thinking?

My goal for today is to get the bathroom cleaned. Maybe I will sit at the craft table for awhile and make some birthday greeting cards and/or Halloween ATCs. My son, the birthday boy, will come over to see me also. Do you know how difficult it is to find a Happy Birthday/Happy New Year card in the stores? Most years they have none. For every other holiday, you can typically find plenty (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.).

Happy New Year everyone!! This year is the beginning of a new chapter in your Book of Life. Dream big and make the most of 2026!