The northeast was easily mistaken for the north pole for most of the last few months. The snow was insane. I actually forgot that we had a lawn - or what grass actually looked like. It seemed that people couldn't gather in one place without whining about how cold it was, how much snow there was, or how annoying their days were because of the arctic blast that had invaded our day-to-day routines.
But, as we look forward to spring (it's still a little ways off, no matter what the calendar says), I thought it was time to reflect upon the good part of winter. And so, on this dismal, stormy, and horrible northeastern day, I am going to dedicate a blog entry to the things that are great about winter...
Christmas, obviously (or if you don't celebrate the actual day - you still get the benefits of the 'holiday' season).
Boots - namely, Uggs. I dont care if you think they are ugly - they are life changing and wonderful. How easy is it to jump into Uggs with a pair of skinny jeans, sweater, and coat, and be well-dressed for the elements? They take the question out of "what is a comfortable & warm pair of shoes that isn't totally heinous?" They take the guilt out of "can I wear these in this weather? Or will they get ruined?" That knowledge and peace of mind is priceless!
Warm & cozy sweaters. Admit it, you were excited when it was finally cold enough to wear them again and you know there is that one that is so insanely soft and warm that no matter how brutal the weather, you are secretly happy that you have a reason to be enveloped in such decadent splendor!
Forgive the image - it's not the "blazing fireplace" that I was going for, but we do what we can. Regardless, how happy are you when you get to cozy up next to a roaring fire? Good book, cup of tea (maybe wine)...heaven.
Board games are best played on cold winter nights (or, in the right setting, on screen porches at old summer houses). That's just sort of accepted, right? Playing Scattergories in the fall? Playing Risk on a rainy April night? How random. No, board games are best enjoyed in the winter. And enjoy them I do!
Paddle tennis - only enjoyed when the mercury drops. (Skiing, Snow shoeing, skating... are obviously other great winter-centric sports).
Dressing pets in marginally inappropriately preppy jackets. The love of my life, a black malti-poo named Max, sports a black watch plaid jacket. He also has a red shell (remember patagonia's in the early 90s - that's what his "rain" jacket is like). He wears it with style.
But by far the best part of winter is when it is beginning to end - and we see those early signs of Spring. I cant pretend that I didn't smile ear-to-ear when I noticed the first signs of life in my garden as tulip stems emerged from the dark and dormant space! I can wait a few more weeks.....I mean, I don't really really have a choice!
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