Rosalie Gilbert

Remember, not participating in large parties for Christmas and New Year's can be good too. At this time of year, particularly, there's a lot of pressure to engage in family get togethers and parties and functions and quite frankly, if it's not your cup of tea, just don't go. Start your new year the way you'd like. And don't feel bad about it.

I'll skip the piety but I do love some quiet time. At home. With my cat. In my garden.

From Medieval Wisdom For Modern Women: Self Care Advice and Warnings From The Middle Ages That You Still Need Today by yours truly.