Holiday wishes / by Caroline Van Hemert

Sending wishes for a peaceful, happy holiday season (and hopefully a snowy one for those of us up north:)! We’ve had several brief bursts of winter, followed by sloppy, dramatic meltdowns that sadly seem to be our new climate reality. In characteristic Alaskan fashion, the kids have been embracing the adverse weather with rain gear layered over snow pants, skating on the icy streets, and unabashed joy when the snow does make an appearance. Small reminders to take the good moments as they come…

It’s been a quieter month for me after a busy fall of travel. Our family will spend the holidays at our cabin (assuming the weather gods cooperate), communing with wind, waves, and the occasional four-legged or finned visitor. I’m looking forward to time spent at the place I love most, with Pat and two wild boys. It might not be a retreat, exactly, but it will certainly be an adventure!

I’m very grateful for all the support I’ve had along this book journey so far—what an amazing (and growing) community! Thanks again for reading, sharing, and offering your feedback. If you’re looking for gift ideas and would like a signed copy of The Sun is a Compass, please let me know. I’d be happy to send with a personalized note.

With gratitude,

Caroline

Loving it while it lasts!

Loving it while it lasts!

Strange December days.

Strange December days.

Poor Frosty.

Poor Frosty.

Huxley holiday shopping for his cousin…“I don’t have any of the number three bills!” Apparently we haven’t gotten to the currency part of the kindergarten lessons yet.

Huxley holiday shopping for his cousin…“I don’t have any of the number three bills!” Apparently we haven’t gotten to the currency part of the kindergarten lessons yet.