winter berries are in full bloom these days, and the cold is bitter. you might laugh at me for cringing at 18-25 degrees (f), but i'm from seattle! i'm not used to below freezing or even a temperature in the teens. i'm not used to snow, either. and i hate to be a party pooper, but i don't even like snow. in fact, i hope we don't get snow this year. last year, seattle had a long snow storm and, because we aren't equipped for dealing with snow (we really never get more than a day of snow a year), it sort of shut down the city for a week.and it was the week before christmas--yes, the busiest retail week of the year was practically dead.
this year, snow can come at an odd time for a day or two and i would be comfortable. i don't mind seeing the white flakes slowly and quietly finding their way down to the ground. i also don't mind putting on mittens and snow boots and big coats to take a slippery walk around the block. so, snow, why don't you just come quietly, have your fun, then leave quickly this year? sound good?
it's been a while. I'm loving your december posts. must read on.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the snow. I like the look of it, but I hate dealing with it. Plus it's too cold!
ReplyDeleteI am also in Seattle and also cringing in this weather! But I love snow and feel like we deserve some after this cold spell. I have been reading your blog for a little while now and just wanted to let you know that it is awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh you found your winter berries!
ReplyDeleteI like the colors of these.
apparently i live on the wrong side of the country...
ReplyDeletei know what you mean about the cold. it's been 39 here in socal - not nearly what you're experiencing - and i'm freezing!! i need to learn how to layer my clothes better. i keep throwing on a sweatshirt/hoodie out of habit and it's just not doing the job! lol. *
ReplyDeletei like snow... as long as i can be inside a nice cute wood cabin, with a crackling fireplace, big forest outside, a good book, or a movie, tea, or hot cocoa.
ReplyDeleteI have been running around like a mad woman trying to get everything ready for the holidays, for fear of a snowstorm like last year. I do love the snow when I'm prepared for it!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, Anna!
ReplyDeleteI have had only two experiences of snow - one here in SA many years ago (it was just a light layer and did not last long) and the other a bit more recently, Salzburg, Christmas time. It was crisp and beautiful, but the air was icy, icy cold! Sometimes I bemoan the fact that our seasons don't come with extreme temp changes, but mostly I'm happier that way.