Due to our extended time on the balmy tropical island of Okinawa Japan I dread and struggle all winter long which is pretty lame considering we live in Virginia, not exactly due North. Pretty sure my time on the island made my skin thinner and tolerance for cold non-existent. But I'm looking to change that this year and embrace every ounce of winter and nip any complaining in the bud. When I thought hard there were many favorite winter things I called to mind.
"And everything in time and under heaven
Finally falls asleep
Wrapped in blankets white, all creation
Shivers underneath
And still I notice you
When branches crack
And in my breath on frosted glass
Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter
You are winter"
Finally falls asleep
Wrapped in blankets white, all creation
Shivers underneath
And still I notice you
When branches crack
And in my breath on frosted glass
Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter
You are winter"
Nicole Nordeman
I've lived in the North my whole life and I still get taken off guard by winter! Soup, layers, tea and baths are great to guard against chills! And we LOVE our fireplace... that thing get kickin' until we are sweating! :)
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I love this post, but then again, I'm a winter girl. Look at all the ways you can get warm! {You put them together so beautifully.}
ReplyDeleteHang in there...March is on its way.
MMMM... that hot chocolate looks delicious and that ivory scarf so soft and cozy! glad to have found your blog again!
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