Nothing tells you winter is here like a freezing lake does. I think I've been in denial about winter for a while now but I have to admit that it is finally here. Snow is predicted several times over the next week or two and as you can see the lake is no longer swimmable.
Its easy to find things to complain about during winter, and I'm probably more guilty of that than anyone, but I'm going to make an attempt to see the positive of this time of year. Hmmmm, let's see. It is like the bug and insect apocolypse, gotta love that. Good time to get a little creative and try some new activity a bit out of the norm like painting, writing, reading, etc. Of coarse all of the holidays are great with getting to see family, giving and receiving gifts. Don't forget great food, Christmas music and hot cocoa. I guess when I look at all the the winter has to offer it isn't so bad after all. Maybe a little less like the grumpy old neighbor and a little more like the old forgotten friend.
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Yes, old man winter is back. Hopefully by the time we get together we have some amazing hot chocolate recipes to share! Mom Tanner has to have some crazy secret ingredient up her sleeve that she could throw in to make it even more amazing than the boring old Swiss Miss were all used to right? I say that only because of the Chai Latte tea stuff we had at your house a few years ago. Amazing! Need to get that recipe again sometime soon!
I've often found myself in the same proverbial boat. I just must remember to bust out the galoshes, hike up my pants, and face the snow head on. : ) Endure...just endure...no just kidding. I think I'll approach winter the same way Nate. The consistent 20 mph winds on top of temps in the teens have really made me appreciate the chance to wear a warm coat and a cool looking scarf. It gives me a chance to be thankful for salt and trashcan lids in an entirely new way. : ) On top of it all, like you said, its a great time truly enjoy coffee and inside sports like card games, caricature drawing, and arm-lock leg wrestling.
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