Glimmers of summer on the horizon.
Honestly I don't mind winter and in fact at times I love and prefer it to summer. Those winter days where the sun is nigh and the snow is high are just too magical and reminiscent of fairy tales and movies. How could one not like it.
As hot has cold so this magical image of winter has its evil flip side. Dull grey, cold and miserable winter days complete with dirty snow turning to an annoying mush most of us have tested with our backsides. No, that sort of winter is to be endured but not really cheered.
Being the optimist I am, I already sense the end of winter ( April and May aren't that far off ) and try and imbibe that feeling into Bob who at this stage of winter has had enough of it. Don't blame him. Working outside on ' evil ' winter days takes courage and conviction.
But, today the tables have turned and a charming and magical winter's day is here. The sky is sporting a summer' blue complete with sunshine making everything it touches seem more cheerful and pretty. The grass looks greener, the trees more alive and of course best of all, the temperature has got a hold of itself and decided to repel those dreadful minus degrees.
So far we haven't had any noteworthy snow apart from a small dose before Christmas and I for one tend to believe that no more will be had while some - ' the cup is half empty ' - type of folks are predicting a snow filled March and April. Whatever does come our way will be okay because even if the weather tips towards a cold spell, we are geared with warm clothes, a warm house, plenty of books and delicious wine...
Biggi
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