Monday 25th December Day 156
Christmas Day started at 6.30am after I’d stoked up the fire, switched on the xmas lights and set up The Snowman to watch on TV. It’s a little Christmas tradition as Chris has a lay in until I decide I’m too excited and make him a brew and wake him up ((You’re 48 years old Peachy. Isn’t it time you gave it up?)) Don’t be silly Brackets of course it’s right, why not be excited and happy by something in life if you can. I’m not religious but Christmas signals a time when life pauses a little for most people. I’ve done the long shifts in retail where you literally only get Christmas day off and then it’s straight into the boxing day madness sales but generally most people are spending time with their families or even having a day to themselves, whatever and however people spend it I think it’s nice that everyone is focused on taking time out.
Of course, boat life waits for no-one and once breakfast is eaten, it’s time to empty the toilet. Presents opened, we go for a walk to get ready for a massive Christmas dinner. There are a few people out doing the same and we all wish each other happy Christmas as we pass each other on the tow path. I Facetime my mum and family but due to her screen I end up talking to her shoulders! Isn’t technology amazing though that we can actually see our family ((even if it is just their shoulders))
We enjoy some Christmas movies which ends with me watching Die Hard when Chris slips off to bed. I open the curtains at one point to the most amazing bright moon. The sky is covered with lovely fluffy clouds and the stars are bright. It really is a wonderful evening and I’m glad I stayed up to watch it. On the stroke of midnight, I go to bed feeling very grateful to have had such a lovely day.
Until tomorrow. x
Published by C.L. Peache
After living in various parts of the UK, including Wakefield, York, Derby, and the Yorkshire Dales, I now live on a Narrowboat cruising the canal network. I enjoy reading, writing, travelling, walking, kayaking, watching all forms of motorbike racing and socialising (networking).
At the beginning of my writing journey, I started my blog which tracks the ups and downs of writing. ((I need to mention that my blog posts are usually visited by ‘Brackets’!))
To the books…
My fantasy series, Festival of Time was completed with the publication of Book Three: Battle in November 2022 and now joins, Book Two: Rescue, and Book One: Escape. Click ‘books’ on my website to find out more and follow me on social media for updates – I love chatting with readers and authors.
In 2021 I joined Saga Fiction and now have three stories published on their app; A Christmas Wish, Decisions, Decisions, and A night lost to the past. Power of Nature a thriller/mystery novel is available on eBook. Finding Love, is my latest romance/rom-com novel and is available as an eBook and paperback on Amazon.
I’m part of a wonderful writing group based in Newark; The Fosseway Writers and have stories in various anthologies including; The Brinwade Chronicles, which is a collection of 28 Gothic stories by 13 writers. Burning Old School Ties, Blood, Sweat and Typewriters and our latest book, Writings on the Walls, Available on Amazon.
In February 2019 I was lucky enough to travel to New Zealand. During my time exploring this wonderful part of the world I kept a journal and this became 187 Kilometres, turn left – which is a guide to our 43-day bucket list adventure. Available on Amazon.
In December 2018; Game of Souls I published my first horror novella. Available on Amazon.
Current projects:
SagaFiction: Mystery/thriller novel based in Jersey
I’m very excited to start rewriting my psychological series, which will hopefully be published in 2024!
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