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Soon, Nelle, along with so many of TSLL readers and loved ones, will be diving into their stockings, full of goodies, treats, and surprises. And that means the holiday time of slowing down and savoring being still, catching our breath and feeling our way as we need to so begins. At least that will be happening here at Le Papillon ☺️
I wanted to take a moment to wish you a happy holidays. From our home here in Bend, Oregon, to wherever you are in our amazing world, I hope this time of year finds you knowing you are loved, that you matter, that you are enough just as you are, and realizing the many gifts you received this past year, even if they didn’t appear in the traditional form.
For myself, the gifts were many and beyond my imagination this year, and nope, they didn’t arrive in traditional form, nor were they always presented in a way I would have preferred, but there were treasures to be found. I have a feeling, if you explore enough, you will find this to be true for you as well.
And before I get to the schedule news, I have to share one more This & That find with you now before it’s too late! With a big thank you to long-time reader and member of TSLL Josanne, someone who always recommends dependable shows, films, and books to me, I pass along Home for Christmas (Hjem til jul). A Norwegian series that premiered in 2019 on Netflix and is now in its third season, you will recognize the lead actress from A Storm for Christmas, another Norwegian holiday recommendation that was chosen as a Petit Plaisir a couple of years ago.
A likeable, perhaps relatable in some ways (or many) main character, Johanne is a 30-something who “navigates romance and family drama during the festive season, juggling exes and new relationships in her search for connection.” Have a look at the trailer for the lastest season below, and happy viewing!
I wanted to take a moment to share with you TSLL’s posting schedule for the remainder of 2025. The final week of the year is my annual week off from new content, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have something ‘new’ to explore as we step into the Between the Years, a favorite time of year for so many TSLL readers, including myself.
Friday, December 26th — TSLL’s Favorite Books of 2025 post (explore past Favorite Books lists here)
Saturday, December 27th — Discover the TOP Posts/Episodes of 2025 in all of the major categories (explore all of the categories here)
Wednesday December 31st — TSLL’s Monthly Newsletter will be delivered to subscribers
Thursday January 1st — January’s A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon for TOP Tier Members
Friday January 2nd — TSLL returns to its regular posting schedule with the first This & That of 2026!
À bientôt ! ☺️🐾🇫🇷
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Shannon!
Joyeux Noel, Shannon and Nelle! Sunny weather in Bend was reported by a friendly walker we passed on a hike around our trails in our neighborhood. He was visiting for the holidays and couldn’t believe the cold and foggy weather here. Rain and wind forecasted for Christmas but we will be warm and cozy indoors with candles burning brightly. Thank you for another year of bringing light and joy into our lives…you and Nelle are a special gift in my life. Merry Christmas to you and your dear ones, and to our TSLL friends! Xo
Merry Christmas, Shannon and Nelle! May your upcoming week be filled with rest and joy, knowing that you have done your job well and helped many of us discover new and interesting things in 2025. Who knows what 2026 will bring? I hope that we can all become instruments of peace, love and connection, with a lot of enjoyment from TSLL in our days. Big thanks and a hug for each of you!