The
Christmas tree has not been lit for a few nights now reminding me it is time to
store it away. I think I’ll wrap up the small tree, as is, and just tidy it up
next year. Christmas songs, playing in my head since Thanksgiving, have finally
subsided and the fireplace mantle is ready for dismantle. Often, the wreath
remains on the door the longest and is the last thing to be packed. Until I decide
on something for Valentines Day, the white door just begs for something red
amid all the snow.
Another
year has come and gone, but a bright new one, full of possibilities, hopes and
well wishes has arrived. It is time to place your best foot forward (that would
be my right one, my left is not behaving lately) and place it right into that
deep snow that will fall all winter, either to shovel out or clean off the car.
I guess it’s time to get back on the treadmill and start the yoga class, get
out of the house, before cabin fever sets in, and be social once again. It’s
time to pay property taxes and order more fuel for the cold months ahead and
make sure the cars are in good shape to withstand this cold winter.
Snow-shoeing is on my to do list this winter and I am also looking forward to
making a visit to see the kids; I miss their loving faces and big hugs, not
only on Christmas but always.
I
watch the deer on the trails and often they come closer to the house looking for
food and resting under the evergreens at the top of the hill. Each morning,
there are more and more footprints in the snow, most are deer prints and I
believe some are from the coyote that has been visiting lately but many smaller
ones I can’t identify yet. On some gray days, I just want to hunker down and
stay inside where it’s warm and do all those around the house things. But when
the sun appears and lights up the hills with tinges of color and shadow, I’m
eager to go outside to brave the chilly temperatures. During the cold winter, the
sunshine is good for mood and makes it easier to: Put
on a happy face.
May
this year find you smiling more than usual and happier than you expected.
