If you found me here again after my hiatus, then you know that I'm back in this space because after a brief return to FB, I finally made the decision to leave FB all together as of January 15th. The picture of Baby Oscar has nothing to do with that. I just think he's so stinking cute. Okay, now that that's out of the way, let's talk about the coming days (not politics, silly, FOOD and WEATHER!). Scroll down past Baby Oscar, please!
Here's the deal: we've had quite a bit of snow and rain so far. Two measurable snows in December, and flurries and ice cold rain off and on fairly regularly. We also had a white Christmas this past year! It was crazy cold but beautiful.
We're all sort of stuck, aren't we? Can't do a whole lot, thanks (not really) to Covid. What I CAN do, though, is start getting my flower seed order together. I generally order in March, but I may order a bit early. We've not had a shipping delay issue yet when we've ordered any type of product, but it would be just my luck that my seeds get delayed! As we all know, planting season doesn't care if your seeds are delayed. If you don't get them into the ground at the right time, then you won't get your gardens!
This time of year is always hectic with my job. Certainly not complaining! I love what I do, and I'm really glad to be busy. But we are back to the concept of time flying! When a person is super busy, the days can go by truly unnoticed. I have to be careful with that. We are two full weeks into 2021, and I cannot figure out how that already happened. Of course, if you know me, the translation calendar-wise is that we are less than ten months away from Halloween. Just sayin'.
I find the last half of January and the entire month of February and most of March to be a challenge in the mood area. I don't think I have full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but I do think that, like so many people, it can affect me. I notice that on the rare days when we get decent sunshine, I feel more hopeful and much, much warmer, even if it's only 25 degrees. It does make a difference for me.
So, over the course of many years, one thing that I've always done during the gloomier months is return to my comfort food both figuratively and metaphorically. For me, comfort food is a much broader expression now. I use it to include food for the soul - favorite movies or series; a favorite author; a spiritual ritual - anything that soothes and comforts. I enjoy a really good, intelligent mystery with lots and lots of Constant Comment tea and whatever goody is on hand (or, you know, a run to our local Peggy Ann Bakery for those goodies . . . that's a big thing, too, ha ha). I don't get a lot of downtime in my days, but when I do, I certainly try to enjoy it! I'll spend some of this weekend identifying a new movie or series to enjoy during the last half of January.
Here's to 2021. We'll see what it holds for all us. I do not believe that turning the calendar to a new year brings a magical change. Change begins in the heart. Real change is hard and takes courage and understands that there will be hard days where we go backwards instead of forwards. But we can still enjoy the concept of a new year, for sure. Lots of nice things to anticipate in the coming spring season, and I'd like to go on record right now to let Mother Nature know that I'd appreciate it if she'd behave this year. No high winds please!
Blessed weekend to you. Stay safe, wear your mask, wash your hands and avoid going out unless you absolutely have to!
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