I posted this video last year, but I hope you don't mind that I'm posting it again. I had almost forgotten about it myself. I took many of the photos in the slideshow — some show winters on our beloved island, some show the snowstorm in our own backyard last year, and some show the Lucia Parties over the years. Cate Kerr took most of the snowy landscapes. My beloved Pop is the "wise man" on the snowy road, just down from our island house.
This video still touches my heart. We hope it touches yours, too.
A Blessed Solstice to all!
Click here to play a Quicktime movie (high res version) or click here for the YouTube version.
“In the Bleak Midwinter” performed by Craig Olson
Music by Gustav Holst (1906)
Lyrics by Christina Rossetti (1872), revised by Craig Olson (2006)
Photography Credits:
Snow scenes by Catherine Kerr and Joanna Powell Colbert
Interior scenes by Paul Bingman, Chele Eva Armstrong and Joanna Powell Colbert
That gave me goosebumps, thank you for sharing that Joanne!
Posted by: Amy Lamash | December 21, 2009 at 04:28 AM
Dearest Mermaid Sister, Joanna, a blessed happy Yule to you and your loved ones! I loved Craig's "Bleak Midwinter" last year, but even more so this year.
Posted by: Cate | December 21, 2009 at 07:16 AM
Thank you Amy, and you, dear Sister Mermaid Cate. Love & hugs to both of you.
Posted by: joanna | December 21, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Greetings, Joanna! Such a beautiful video and song. Thank you so much sharing this beauty of nature, community, creativity and play with us all on this Solstice Day and throughout the year. Bright Blessings, Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Cushing | December 21, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Thank you for posting it again, as I didn't see it last year.
Brightest Blessings to you on this Solstice!
Posted by: Bohemian single mom | December 21, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Joanna, we don't know one another (yet). I'm a fellow Washingtonian and have been following your blog for a while now. I have to say your Solstice gift brings tears to my eyes, reminding me of the times I have been fortunate enough to celebrate this vital holiday with others of like mind. Those times are relatively few, but always there in my heart. Thanks you. Blessings to you and yours in this time of deep peace and contemplation.
Posted by: Beth Atwood | December 26, 2009 at 10:18 AM