Winter in any part of the northern states has its ups and downs. It ranges from cold, snowy and icy to sometimes mild for short stretches of time. Either way, whatever Mother Nature gives us, winter can be fun if you look at with the right perspective.
For the outdoor lovers, brave enough to embrace the cold, there is skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, tubing, snowmobiling, and even winter campfires.
For those more inclined to stay inside, (I raise my hand for this one), winter is ideal for snuggling up with your loved one by the fireside, soft blankets, reading, lots of coffee, writing (for us authors), and movies.
Winter provides a vast amount of choices for us to enjoy. Except one. Sunshine.
In the dead of January and February when the gloomy gray and white seems endless, it feels as though we will never see the sun again. When we begin to miss the lack of warm, yellowy light, the dreaded winter blues creep in. The early dark nights, while fun for a movie, or a board game with the kids, begin to wear thin and leaves us wishing for those long, late evening sunsets complete with crickets and fireflies.
As I sit here and watch the plow outside my window, repeatedly passing back and forth pushing away the night’s snow and ice, I remind myself that the kids will go out and enjoy it, even if the sun isn’t shining. But after being socked in with thick fog and dark gloom for more than a week, wouldn’t it be nice to see good ole’ Mr. Sun, again?
Whether it’s dismal or bright wherever you are, make the most of Winter, and try not to get weighed down with the winter blues. Remember, summer will be here before we know it.
