Soul Mimosa time — from our studios to you!
I’ve assembled autumn and winter images from nature for your enjoyment. Click below to hear Bill perform the traditional Czech “Carol of the Drum” (~ 1800s) on Celtic harp, recorders, and drum as you scroll.
Enter the wonder. Absorb the hush . . .
Merry Christmas, friends! We hope you enjoyed our collaboration. May Peace and Presence enfold you, and yours, now and always.
“Carol of the Drum,” traditional tune from the 1800s. Celtic harp, recorders, and snare drum played by Bill Klein
Photos, Laurie Klein
Special thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for permission to photograph their Living Nativity, 2016.
Thank you, Laurie and Bill, for this beautiful message.
May God richly bless you both in the coming year!
Dear Kay, thank you. I miss seeing you, miss your warmth, your depth and beauty. I hope you enjoyed a marvelous Christmas with those you love. God’s best blessings to you, and yours, in the coming year!!
This was beautiful! Thank you so much!!
Hi Patty, thank you, and Merry Christmas to you, fellow wordsmith! Hope you’ll drop by again . . . 🙂
You never cease to amaze me, Laurie.. You and Bill have created an odyssey that I’ll revisit once the chaos of Christmas subsides. My favorite photo is of the geese I think, knowing they mate for life and have such an indefatigable sense of direction. I’m wishing you the happiest New Year from my heart – and Merry Merry Christmas!
Susie, dear friend, thank you. When I saw those Canadian geese amid the snow I had to pull over and take pictures. Seen against the fences they made me think of musical notes flown from the staff. 🙂
Wishing you a marvelous weekend of peace, Presence, and perfection!! Much love, Laurie
Awe inspiring! Thank you for the respite in the midst of what can be quite a storm. I pray that you both will have a very blessed Christmas (the ‘socks off’ kind!) and that you truly will experience His presence (God with us… Emmanuel).
Love you guys!
Karl, thanks for those powerful wishes–can’t think of anything I want more. Blessings on your clan!! We love you!!
So beautiful and peace-filled, Laurie and Bill. Merry Christmas wrapped in the arms of Love.
So pleased to be able to offer a small respite, Nancy. May His Peace and Presence sustain you
Thank you for the beauty music and breathtaking photos. You two are as talented as you are nice. Have a merry Christmas and a very happy, healthy year ahead.
Love, pat
Hi Pat,
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for pausing to breathe in a little peace with us during the big Christmas Countdown. Almost as lovely as making music together. Miss those days. I haven’t played in so long because of arthritis 😩 messing around with my camera sort of fills that void. Peace to you, dear Pat
Stunning. Thank you for both for this wonderful collaboration. Music and pictures, what could be better to get us into the spirit of Christmas. Your photography is stunning and even though we are entering our summer here, the images speak to me of God’s beautiful creation gifted to us every day! Thanks so much.
Merry Christmas to you both also!
Ana Lisa
Ana Lisa, hello and thank you for your lovely message. We just had 6 more inches of snow last night! I’m glad the wintry imagery stirs you despite the contrast in seasons. So glad to have your presence here. May your dYs resound with laughter and carols, the words “I love you” and pealing bells.
Wow, Laurie, what a wonderful combined feast of music from Bill and stunning images you have provided for us here! Very relaxing, absorbing and restful. I’m in awe of your photography skills. I also love how the photographs draw us deeper into the depths of winter and prepare our eyes, mind and heart for the peace and joy of the closing Nativity scene. Thank you for this celebration of natural and heavenly wonder and beauty. Merry Christmas to you and yours! xo
Joy, thank you for entering the sounds and images so deeply. Always a gift when you stop by, my friend. And thank you so much for sharing the post with your FB friends. So generous. May your celebrations this week feel deep and spacious and timeless.
Thank you , Laurie , Bill
i Enjoyed the midmorning journey here at work . Beautiful ,,one of my favorite Christmas songs ,Balanced with such mind easing photographs …perfect escape this work week leading up to Christmas…
Thank You
Hi Larry, and thanks for taking this brief excursion with Bill and me — especially at such a busy time. I’m delighted the song is a favorite of yours! May all those responsibilities fall into place soon, freeing you to immerse in Christmas with your wonderful family. So grateful for you and your caring ways with people and camera!!
Many thanks, Friends, and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I LOVE the concept of a Soul Mimosa…caught my eye and I had to come visit~
hugs!
Hugs right back, my lovely, talented friend! And may the healing ease you impart so generously to others brim in you and your loved ones as well.
oh, oh….big smile. The ice and snow make for some stunning photography. And that Bill–so talented–thank you!
He’s so creative, yes. I’ll let him know you enjoyed it. Any snow where you live? Not sure if ours will stay over the weekend. Rain predicted and rising temps. Merry Christmas to you, dear Jody, and to your family!
Gorgeous photos, Laurie. You’re so gifted. And it’s good to take a break. Of course, we Americans know this as “The Little Drummer Boy.” I rarely sing it, but we did yesterday at my women’s Christmas luncheon during our program. It fit my devotional talk. It was lovely to hear it here, instrumentally.
Wishing you a joyous and a Happy New Year, new talented friend.
Fondly,
Lynn
Lynn, thank you. I love the ways the camera helps me see. We were able to post the instrumental because the tune is traditional; the lyrics you mention are copyrighted. I wish I could have been in your group of listeners yesterday. Sounds like a lovely event. Blessings on you and your loved ones!!