Today is cold… Nebraska cold. We’re finally getting around to that degree of chilliness that has you racing from house to car, from car to work, so on. The kind of bitter winds that freeze the hairs in your nose and make your eyes tear violently. But up until this point we have enjoyed amazingly mild weather along with two beautiful snowfalls. So really I’ve got nothing to complain about (I say, as I pull on thick socks and forgo cute hats and coats for the not-so-charming, truly warm ones).
The cold factor outdoors makes indoors the perfect place to curl up and never leave (which is why many of my winter nights are delightly spent at home!). I love burning candles for coziness and boiling hot water to fill mugs with tea or cocoa. I love the warmth of our electric heater and the companionship of my husband and a good book. I love our fluffy down comforter and the clean smell of sheets from the dryer. Basically, I’m a 5’9” hobbit.
Photo explanation… Before Christmas I was asked to take digital pictures of my neighbor-friends. It was really fun to take shots of them throwing snowballs, peeking around trees, on a park bench, etc. The final shots of the afternoon were taken from their upper back porch. Deep in the snow, a remnant of warm evenings from summer past, was this wine bottle. I unearthed it, looked for a nice shot, then in the dying light took a picture of these laughing snow angels.
8 Comments
charity Jan 20, 2004 1:07 PM
“a remnant of warm evenings from summer past.” Love that. each season has its own flavor, but the wine will always endure.
rebecca Jan 20, 2004 3:02 PM
well said, dear friend. next time you guys pop a cork, let me know… i’ve been craving wine recently (especially the sweet, sparkly, really-it’s-champagne kind we had at christmas).
sarah Jan 21, 2004 5:55 PM
that picture of the girls is adorable! i love it…
and thanks, rebecca, for your great updates and thoughts…i always look foward to reading this site!
sarah Jan 21, 2004 5:56 PM
i love those evenings in a warm house, sipping a hot drink while the cold weather is raging outdoors. peaceful.
rt Jan 21, 2004 11:05 PM
hi sarah!! i’ve missed my favorite blog commentators this week. and of course i missed you and dd at youth group tonight. how’s the ski trip going?
sarah Jan 24, 2004 10:26 PM
well, it’s saturday night, and we’re back from skiing. i’m rather tired, but it was great, and it felt good to get away for a while. thanks for asking!
sarah Jan 25, 2004 10:18 PM
by the way, i’ve been loving this new picture feature of your blog, it adds a little something. i especially enjoy this picture of the wine bottle in the snow. it’s excellent.
rt Jan 25, 2004 10:54 PM
thanks. i was really pleased with the way it turned out. : )