Perfect end of the year post, in our house Julia Child is adored and loved, her history and perseverance is amazing. And, your sauna story reminded me of times in my teens visiting a friends family in the far north of Michigan's upper peninsula Finish country. The family's sauna, complete with Lake Superior rocks around the wood fired heater in an outbuilding had a snowdrift behind it to run out and dive into! Unforgettable memory. Love those Fins! Great year of posting Hilary, looking forward to what is in store for 2024. Cheers!
Love this card/pic so much. Love the study about dogs and dementia. I have two so hopefully I’m set on keeping this memory kickin!
Also I have a sauna in my home. COME OVER! I also have an ice bath which is for crazy people, and my husband. You can torture yourself there too if you ever swing by!
Thanks, Stephanie!! You have a sauna!! I’m totally coming over. I’ve heard about these ice plunges that are supposed to help achy bodies. Does your hubs say it works?
Happy New Year, Hilary! I love your posts! I get so hot in saunas, but you got me thinking I should try them out again. I did not know Julia’s fascinating history either! And pets are just magic! I love your holiday card with Captain Noodle! Wishing you the very best in 2024! Keep writing! ❤️Clare
Thank you, Clare! I get really hot in saunas too. In the article, the writer described how refreshing it felt to go outside in the cold in between sauna sits and to wade into the cold water. I bet that really wakes up the body and brain. I have to admit that with all these respiratory viruses floating around, I’d be scared to visit a sauna now, but someday maybe.
Thanks, Edward! Appreciate your loyal readership and kind words. That sauna sounds incredible. I’ll have to make it to Finland someday and do a bit of sauna hopping to get my löyly on.
Perfect end of the year post, in our house Julia Child is adored and loved, her history and perseverance is amazing. And, your sauna story reminded me of times in my teens visiting a friends family in the far north of Michigan's upper peninsula Finish country. The family's sauna, complete with Lake Superior rocks around the wood fired heater in an outbuilding had a snowdrift behind it to run out and dive into! Unforgettable memory. Love those Fins! Great year of posting Hilary, looking forward to what is in store for 2024. Cheers!
Love this card/pic so much. Love the study about dogs and dementia. I have two so hopefully I’m set on keeping this memory kickin!
Also I have a sauna in my home. COME OVER! I also have an ice bath which is for crazy people, and my husband. You can torture yourself there too if you ever swing by!
Thanks, Stephanie!! You have a sauna!! I’m totally coming over. I’ve heard about these ice plunges that are supposed to help achy bodies. Does your hubs say it works?
Happy New Year, Hilary! I love your posts! I get so hot in saunas, but you got me thinking I should try them out again. I did not know Julia’s fascinating history either! And pets are just magic! I love your holiday card with Captain Noodle! Wishing you the very best in 2024! Keep writing! ❤️Clare
Thank you, Clare! I get really hot in saunas too. In the article, the writer described how refreshing it felt to go outside in the cold in between sauna sits and to wade into the cold water. I bet that really wakes up the body and brain. I have to admit that with all these respiratory viruses floating around, I’d be scared to visit a sauna now, but someday maybe.
Wishing you a wonderful new year! This was such a lovely read. Thank you! Happy to have discovered you and loving your writing.
😍 Thanks so much and likewise, Autumn! Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year and look forward to reading more of your work in 2024.
Thanks, Edward! Appreciate your loyal readership and kind words. That sauna sounds incredible. I’ll have to make it to Finland someday and do a bit of sauna hopping to get my löyly on.