Reply #44: Merry Happy Solstice Christmas to you, too! [View All]

[scarletwoman]

I actually LOVE winter. Six years in Alaska totally changed my attitude about cold and snow and dark and all. It's become my favorite season.

Yeah, it can be a little rough -- I don't have running water, so the outhouse gets a bit uncomfortable in the cold. On the other hand, I don't have to worry about frozen pipes! :D

But absolutely NOTHING beats walking out on a moonlit night with the snow glowing and sparkling like a gazillion diamonds, and the sky so clear and full of stars you swear you can see all the way to the center of the universe. The snow-frosted pine boughs -- all dark green and brilliant white. I live in a perfect Christmas card picture world, it never ceases to delight me!

Bon nuit! Stay warm!
sw