CABIN FEVER

Another snowstorm quickly arrives and we prepare to hunker down, watch the snow, and read a good book. With no intention of approaching the shoveling till tomorrow, my cat Zena is giving me reading suggestions. Her feline ego is showing its face and she stays near to grab all my attention.  The local weather service has predicted 12”-18” of snow and I pray that the power stays on. I’ll cook some comfort food (lentil soup is on the menu tonight) and catch up on a few projects around the house. Before I settle down to read or write or give into the cravings of another creative journey, I must play with Zena who is suffering from "Cabin Fever". This is also a good time to reach out to family, a neighbor or call an old friend. Wishing everyone a safe arrival, wherever they go today.  

THE BEATLES

Oh, YESTERDAY

Was A HARD DAY’S NIGHT

When we sang our way

Through our young life

And the Beatles songs

Held so much meaning

Here we are, fifty years later, still singing

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS,

I would like to GET BACK

And remember them again.

I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND

And travel ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

In STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER

With my RUBBER SOUL

Take you on a MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

With SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND

We’ll ride in a YELLOW SUBMARINE

Before we walk on ABBEY ROAD

And if I can’t remember any more,

Will you still need me, WHEN I’M SIXTY-FOUR

Or let me end it all now with ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC

And LET IT BE with a REVOLVER

Because HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN

And not necessarily in that order

Which brings me back to:

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD

Where I can hear YOU SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION

But PLEASE PLEASE ME,

I know WE CAN WORK IT OUT

Let’s COME TOGETHER and HELP

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

ALL TOGETHER NOW,

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED!

P.S. I LOVE YOU

OUT OF STOCK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

In May of 2012, I first offered my book for sale on this blogspot, as well as other local venues. Although there might be a few copies for sale that are floating around locally, I am temporarily out of stock. Until I re-order and receive more copies, it will no longer be available on this site. I am working on making it available as an e-book through B & N (Nook) and Amazon (Kindle). I'll  post here, when it is available once more. 
I wish to thank all my supporters and readers; your kind comments and well wishes have inspired me. I will continue blogging and posting and hope that you will continue to stop by and visit. 

CHRISTMAS DISMANTLE

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.