The Upside of Cold

Beach Fanatic

Nov 21, '06 · 5:35 AM643

For those who do not know, I really dislike the cold weather unless accompanied by snow.

There is a Brian Andreas print that says " They drove south one winter until they could stand outside with no coats and we never saw them again. This is a pretty accurate account of my feelings.

However, this morning I saw the good side of the cold. My dogs go out at 5:15. As I sleepily stared at the ground, I saw what looked to be tiny sparkling or twinkling lights. I realized it was the frost glistening and was so pleased. At that moment I glanced up at the sky and saw the exact same sight with the stars gently twinkling above. The cold melted away and I stood in awe of what was beneath and above me. What a glorious way to to start my day!! As for pics, I am not that good and wish I could have that moment in print. At least it is etched in mind.

Have yourselves a grayt day and you may find something special in the most mundance tasks.

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SoWal Expert

Nov 21, '06 · 6:22 AM#2

Thank you for sharing this- it is a nice way to start the day!

The light here is so pretty in the morning, and I get up a bit before sunrise. The first thing I do is look out the window, and everything is starting to glow.

fartblossom

Nov 21, '06 · 6:32 AM#3

how can you not like the cold ??? it's my favorite time of year ...

picky

Nov 21, '06 · 7:01 AM#4

Bless you, IWIWT, for finding something special about the cold and being up at the crack of dawn. I confess to liking neither so I say, More Power to You!! :clap_1:

SoWal Expert

Nov 21, '06 · 7:02 AM#5

Bless you, IWIWT, for finding something special about the cold and being up at the crack of dawn. I confess to liking neither so I say, More Power to You!! :clap_1:

You ARE up at the crack today!

SoWal Guide

Nov 21, '06 · 7:14 AM#6

Iwish - thank you for this beautiful early morning story!

it's rather cold here in sowal, and it does take some getting used to (we have pretty thin skin around here). I don't really like to be out in the cold, but love being inside by the fire with a book, or a good movie, soup or chili, cozy blanket, etc. And I love winter clothing! And getting up at the crack, and going to bed early... :wub:

picky

Nov 21, '06 · 7:18 AM#7

You ARE up at the crack today!

Only because I couldn't fall back asleep this morning! :blush:

Though it's not so bad. There's a frost on the roof and the morning light is all hazy and pretty. And there's a nice piece of pumpkin cranberry bread downstairs that has my name on it!

SoWal Insider

Nov 21, '06 · 7:18 AM#8

For those who do not know, I really dislike the cold weather unless accompanied by snow. There is a Brian Andreas print that says " They drove south one winter until they could stand outside with no coats and we never saw them again. This is a pretty accurate account of my feelings.

However, this morning I saw the good side of the cold. My dogs go out at 5:15. As I sleepily stared at the ground, I saw what looked to be tiny sparkling or twinkling lights. I realized it was the frost glistening and was so pleased. At that moment I glanced up at the sky and saw the exact same sight with the stars gently twinkling above. The cold melted away and I stood in awe of what was beneath and above me. What a glorious way to to start my day!! As for pics, I am not that good and wish I could have that moment in print. At least it is etched in mind.

Have yourselves a grayt day and you may find something special in the most mundance tasks.

:clap_1::clap_1::clap_1:

SoWal Expert

Nov 21, '06 · 7:41 AM#9

For those who do not know, I really dislike the cold weather unless accompanied by snow. There is a Brian Andreas print that says " They drove south one winter until they could stand outside with no coats and we never saw them again. This is a pretty accurate account of my feelings.

However, this morning I saw the good side of the cold. My dogs go out at 5:15. As I sleepily stared at the ground, I saw what looked to be tiny sparkling or twinkling lights. I realized it was the frost glistening and was so pleased. At that moment I glanced up at the sky and saw the exact same sight with the stars gently twinkling above. The cold melted away and I stood in awe of what was beneath and above me. What a glorious way to to start my day!! As for pics, I am not that good and wish I could have that moment in print. At least it is etched in mind.

Have yourselves a grayt day and you may find something special in the most mundance tasks.

I love B. Andreas quotes, and that is a great one which I had not read. However, I like yours even more than his.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 21, '06 · 10:08 AM#10

For those who do not know, I really dislike the cold weather unless accompanied by snow. There is a Brian Andreas print that says " They drove south one winter until they could stand outside with no coats and we never saw them again. This is a pretty accurate account of my feelings.

However, this morning I saw the good side of the cold. My dogs go out at 5:15. As I sleepily stared at the ground, I saw what looked to be tiny sparkling or twinkling lights. I realized it was the frost glistening and was so pleased. At that moment I glanced up at the sky and saw the exact same sight with the stars gently twinkling above. The cold melted away and I stood in awe of what was beneath and above me. What a glorious way to to start my day!! As for pics, I am not that good and wish I could have that moment in print. At least it is etched in mind.

Have yourselves a grayt day and you may find something special in the most mundance tasks.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 21, '06 · 9:11 PM#11

Audi --- Winter is my worst nightmare!! I prefer to take off clothes instead of put them on!

Tootsie - Do agree with reading a good book and snuggling with a blanket...another upside of cold!

SJ - Thanks....B. Andreas has many good quotes which I enjoy. One year for Christmas, my family gave me on of his sculptures :wub: