It's good to be reminded of the abundant life which surrounds and sustains us. It's all gone cold and dormant now, and that's good, too, but the occasional reminder is good for the spirit.
I was going to say something about denial. I changed my mind when all I could muster was "Denial is a cow."
Hoofed mammal, two stomachs, chews cud, gives milk. No, can't quite get what I was trying to say with that.
Maybe I mean it's sacred. Or a good source of leather.
Whatever it was I am not denying the cold. I like it. It's good for writing. But I do think that as the days get colder and darker we need to be reminded it's only sleep, not death, and it'll be green and vibrant again.
Happy days of cold everyone. Enjoy it for what it is because it's all we've got.
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"It's only sleep, not death" - thanks for the reminder! I hate the cold so much, it sometimes feels like death.....
You're welcome, df Bag Lady. I don't hate the cold, but we're hardly best buds.
df Leah,
This is such a perfect post for me today.
The birds in my neighborhood are getting noisy and agitated. I have been watching them for two days as they all confer in one big tree and then they fly in a thousand different directions, only to come back in a couple of hours and repeat the process.
It dawned on me this morning that this is an annual autumn event. They must be planning for winter or something. You are right. The seasonal cycle is to be enjoyed.
Terrie
dfTerrie, birds are fascinating to watch. I wonder what yours are up to? I've seen something similar here.
I hope you enjoy the seasons and the days for what they are.
It's cold AND rainy here today...have to remember we do need the rain, been a bit dry lately.
Good perspective, Missicat. Rain makes stuff grow.
Optimism...you are full of it aren't you? ;) I'm just glad we live in a time of central heating.
Thanks for the reminder.. still it's gonna be a long, bumpy ride. Hurry, spring!
I've always been full of it, Reb.
Hilary, All About Winter's Eve?
Clever woman. ;)
What a gorgeous picture. :) I very much like the cold -- I'm more a cool weather person than a warm weather person, and I especially love cool nights for sleeping.
Thanks, Thomma Lynn. I certainly understand about cool weather for sleeping. It is better.
My thoughts have been following a similar path lately. It's a time to rest, to rejuvenate, to ponder and yeah, maybe write a little. ;)
It really does feel like that time of year, Frank. Time to close out the cold and focus on the words.
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