I'm sitting at work watching the most gorgeous snow falling outside my window. It started out early this morning as scattered, lazy flurries, and has since progressed to an array of dizzying white. A massive squirrel just crawled down the tree. Maybe he looks that way because he grew a thick coat for the winter. I used to wonder where squirrels went during the 20 degree months, but they actually don't go far. They snuggle with their families in the trees to stay warm, and cover themselves with their tails. Wouldn't it be nice if we did the same? (if we had tails?) I was thinking lately about how much I like this winter compared to the last. I finally appreciate the biting cold, the darkness, the white & the brown. They help me to all the more enjoy the warmth upon entering our home, the light on the occasional sunny day, and sparks of color around town. The mug of hot tea is half full. (speaking of, my new ritual is a cup of hot tea in the morning when i get to work...so warming!)
Life is feeling balanced. I like being here at work, though i like walking out the door to aaron waiting in his car for me more. I like coming home and cooking dinner even more than that. Melting into bed at the end of it all sends a rush of joy through me, and i fall asleep feeling (on the whole) content.
And that’s all I have to say today. I am sitting at work, after-all.
Wait! one more thing- my post title is from
this great song. I was a huge White Stripes fan back in the day. Starting with “Dead leaves and the dirty ground”, & “Hotel Yorba”.
Jenn, I will tell you again and again. You're writing is absolute perfection. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You make everything sound so wonderful. Glad to see things are going well :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to have the old dad-in-law peering in. I too love your writing Jenn and your upbeat winter tone! If I didn't already have two Adams' on staff, I'd hire you for your creative writing and attitude alone! And maybe your brownies and ice cream!
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