Sunny disposition

It’s this time each year when winter is in full swing, the days close in darkness at 5 p.m. and the wind chill is 0 degrees. Originally from Colorado, where it can snow 12 inches one day and be 50 degrees and sunny the next, I need to actively remind myself what it is about this season that I love, now that I live in Indiana. It’s not uncommon for skies to be overcast for days on end and for freezing rain to accompany or precede beautiful snow. So, here goes:

10 things I like about winter, in no particular order:

• snowflakes, falling snow, crunchy hard-packed snow, all things snow-related
• hot chocolate
• the rich outside smell and bright inside warmth of wood-burning fires
• I can wear my handknit alpaca scarf
• it’s an excuse to snuggle with my husband in public
• my hairstyle does not get drowned out by summertime humidity
• the ability to layer my clothing without getting hot indoors
• the ease and use of using the crockpot for dinner
• an excuse to eat comfort food like pasta and baked potatoes
• gives me a renewed appreciation for spring and all things green, especially in Indiana!