I feel the change of seasons and have begun to make winter plans.
I sure don't intend for us to hibernate!
I plan…
to build a winter garden
to walk everywhere, bundled up and beanied if we have to be
to catch buses to unknown destinations!
to walk the dog with friends
to climb the dunes at the beach, even if it makes our noses run in the cold
to fly kites (well, to buy kites, then fly them)
to make lots and lots of hot chocolates
to go to the library, even Often-er than before
to visit for whole days with friends,
just letting time go by
to go by train to the big smoke
and see art galleries and look up at the skyscrapers
to leave the learning to life and flow
and not force it when the sky is grey and motivation is missing
to live!
to skip in whatever sun we have, whether it's weak and watery or
blazing in a wind-whipped sky
to enjoy this new time…
with every thing
we have in us.
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this time last year…
Bliss.
Is it okay for your husband to post comment? If so, then I'd like to say that you are spectacular and I love you very much. (I hope that there are no typos, miss-spellings, or gramatical errors in my post.) I love your post and am looking forward to this season with my beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteThe turning of seasons always brings with us a new energy - a sense of renewal or of closure. I love the transition time they bring. Just as you are hunkering down, we are shedding our layers!
ReplyDeleteI love your husband's comment! You are very blessed to have such a wonderful family Helena. I can not wait to see your winter unfold as my summer is unfolding. I can't wait to see your Oz in the winter.
ReplyDeleteI loved this Helena. So full of optimism and promise. And your husband's comment brought such an added smile, too. Thinking of you as your season changes :)!!
ReplyDeleteLet us know when you come to the big smoke!
ReplyDeleteSo interesting that we are headed in opposite directions. Such a good reminder of the natural contraction and expansion of life, how complimentary we all are. Something to think about and expand on, for sure. Quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteAwww @ your husband's comment, and he he he that he stresses about spelling and grammar!
ReplyDeleteWinter is upon us too - I LOVE going to the beach in winter! Noone there, all windswept and Storm Boy-ish.
We had our first hot chocolate today too! Great minds!
Such a good idea to have some things in mind for winter. Otherwise I know I would curl up in a ball and wait for warmer weather. The beach has its own special beauty in winter and an added advantage- you practically have it to yourself!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your winter with your family, Helena!