December 9, 2022

 Winter Comes...



The best place to be
is in the moment….
And the best time to be there
…….is now. 

Wishing you wonder-filled 
moments in abundance this Christmas! 



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This is the 30th, and likely our final Christmas Card collaboration.
Many hours have gone into the creation of each one since 1992. 
But it’s made our Christmases a little more special, and we hope it does the same for you. 

To see the entire series of Chuck and Penny’s Christmas cards, 

                                                     http://manyyearsofchristmas.blogspot.com/

Verse © 2022 Penny Pefley | Artwork © 2022 Chuck Pefley






December 22, 2021

Welcome Home

 


Home is that place in the heart
that welcomes you at the end of the day, 
at the end of the journey, 
at the end of the year.

Wishing you a Christmas of 
Comfort and Peace.

Chuck & Penny Pefley

"Welcome Home"
Verse © 2021 Penny Pefley
Original Drawing © 2021 Chuck Pefley

December 14, 2020

Coronavirus Christmas


Be heartened, knowing that 

     right along with you

multitudes of others are holding on, too,

     facing adversity with grit and grace


like so many bright search lights

     sweeping the night sky

we silently signal strength to each other

      and courage to persevere.


     Cling stubbornly to the Light

    wherever you find it.


For as surely as Christmas

lights up every December,

there is every reason to 

HOPE. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

from Chuck & Penny


Chihuly’s “Icicle Creek Chandelier” was installed at
Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth, WA in 1996


“Coronavirus Christmas”

Verse ©2020 Penny Pefley • Photo ©2015 Chuck Pefley

All Rights Reserved

December 11, 2019

Hope in Darkness



Take a step back, and just pause for a moment. 
Rest your eyes on the lights of your tree, and let them become 
All your small gestures of kindness this year.  The doors 
You held open, the times you reached out, your smiles and 
Quiet noble good deeds.  And all the ones you received. 

Now see beyond your tree through the darkness 
To your neighbor’s tree.  And all the lights on all the trees 
Inside and out, from Alaska to South Africa. 
Let all that kindness and caring for friend, neighbor and stranger 
Reassure you:  There’s abundant reason to hope.
Light-years of hope. 
When it’s dark outside, hold on to the light. 

May your Christmas Be Merry and Very Bright! 
From Chuck & Penny

"Hope in Darkness"

Verse © 2019 Penny Pefley | Photo © 2018 Chuck Pefley

December 13, 2018

Candlelight




Like a hive of tiny bees
Making candlewax
There are many who brighten our lives
Rekindle our spirits
Light the way.

Because of you,
Family and friends,
Our Christmas glows
Especially bright
This year.

As flame ignites flame,
We wish you the same.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from Chuck & Penny

“Candlelight”
Verse ©2018 Penny Pefley / Photo ©2006 Chuck Pefley