I have been living in anticipation of winter for so long that it is almost hard for me to believe that it is here. And the best part is, I am enjoying it more this year than ever have before.
Being from a warmer climate, the Northeast winters are something of a mystery to me. I have lived here for almost eight years, and it is only now that I understand that whenever, I mean whenever I go outside, even if it is only to take out the trash or dump the compost, I must wear a coat if it is in January or February. I do not know why it is has taken me so long to grasp that concept but I have finally gotten it.
As a result, I am enjoying the blustery outdoors a whole lot more--the icicles, the shots of red in seas of white, the enveloping layer of warmy white over almost everything--all of it reminds me of the wonders this world offers forth at any given moment in time. How blessed we are, all of us.
6 comments:
Boo to winter! I'm surprised to hear you like it because you were always so cold even in the CA days! Happy bday to your kiddos (2 in January, right?!) #3 turned three yesterday and it just mad me feel so old. And sad:(
Beautiful. My husband always says there is no such thing as bad weather when you have the right gear (or something like that). I remember how lovely those bright, light winter days were back home.
Funny. I just posted on my blog about how I am DONE with the snow this Winter. I needed some inspiration and here it is. Thanks!
Huh, I've spent about 8 years here in the FL Keys now and the winters just keep getting colder down here to me! I don't think I'd survive a northern winter anymore! This from a girl raised 2 miles high in the Rockies!!!
It's so nice to hear positive comments on the beauty of winter!!
I'm a big fan of winter, too. Though, here in NC it's never quite cold enough to suit me. I have really enjoyed all this unexpected snow we've had this year and really hope we get another storm or two before the season is over.
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