Looking out the window this morning reminds me of the dreariness of the winter landscape when snow is missing.
The gray sky meets the tan colored grass and the two seem to blend into the most nondescript color. Bare trees and bushes reach upward only to blend into the sky as their tiny barren branches seem to disappear in the sameness of color.
Snowfall covers this sameness with sparkling white. Mounds and drifts creating shapes that catch our eyes and when the sun is out, shinning crystals appear like diamonds strewn over the landscape.
I believe God knows we need a bit of added beauty during this dull landscape time of the year, so he gave us snow.
A gift of beauty for us. The sky turns such pale gray in times of snow, showing off the darkness of the trees whether they be evergreens or just bare trees.
Rain is on the way for us today, making the dreariness more intense. A cold rain, mixed with some sleet. No delight in seeing it and certainly it chills you to the bone on the way out to the barn. But as all things, there is a blessing in this. There is nothing quite as nice as coming in from such weather to be greeted by the warmth and glow of the fire and curling up with a good book and cup of tea in a beautiful tea cup. Perhaps a warm from the oven cookie to nibble on too.
When its not so wonderful outside, the beauty and comfort of the home shows clear.
My pot of tea holds Earl Grey, lightly sweetened with a spot of milk. Gingerbread made yesterday. And the warm glow of the lamp perfect to read by.
Listening to: A New England Christmas
Drinking: Earl Grey
Wearing: woolie socks, flannel shirt and of course a long skirt
Weather: Raining and Sleeting out 38 degrees F
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