Day 2-17 -- Cold Winter Comfort

Cold -- so very cold.  The temperatures fell overnight and the wind increased. Windchill (feel like temp) was into the -30s today.  <shiver>  The sun was almost out a few times, so I headed out to move the snow from yesterday and walk out for milk.  The day definitely called for serious winter outer clothing.  The next couple of days will be above freezing and even bring some rain. This will add to the slick icy rink-like walkways when the temps plummet again.

I was glad not to be heading out for anything other than a trip to the convenience store today.  I do love the colder weather, but am very blessed to have a home where I can keep warm. Indoor activities for housework and lecture prep filled the day.  I did cook some wonderful things that are part of my comfort food -- and cold weather food -- lexicon.  Supper was yummy and warming -- pepper steak with red jasmine rice and Shanghai bok choy.  The colder weather brings a crispness to the air and a slightly altered odour. The snow sounds 'cold' rather than just 'mushy'.  Even though very cold, it is somehow comforting.

This song talks about some of the happy aspects of winter, though snowmen aren't easily made when it is very cold <smile>.  The band and singer also bring comfort from earlier times.  Enjoy!

Snowbound -- Genesis