Season Changes,Time Changes and Darkness
It is so hard to believe that we will be changing our clocks back this coming Saturday night. Seems like only a few short weeks ago we turned them ahead for the longer days of spring and summer. Did that much time go by so quickly??
As I look around me on the lake it is truly apparent that season has come around again. Fall foliage has gone by, the leaves have fallen, the days are cooler and that gray November look is in the sky. Over the past several weeks I have watched the ducks and geese as they have done their practice runs over the lake. Preparing for that inevitable trip for warmer climates in the south. Many days I wish that I were taking this journey with them so I too could feel the warmth of the southern sun on my face over the long cold winter. Although I have spent my entire life in New England I am finding as I age that the winters are not so kind and the thought of being out of the cold, snow and ice is more appealing.
Having said all that, the first thing I do is remind myself that the shortest day of the year is December 21st - not so far away. Once we get there, then it is all up hill from that point and I know each day will be a bit longer and brighter. As far as the cold and snow part you just have to get out all those warm clothes and bundle up, or snuggle with the one you love which is even better.
On those bright, sunny winter days you need to get outside and enjoy skating, skiing, sledding or other fun activities with your family and friends. When the day ends a hot cup of cocoa with fluff is a must. If you do this then the winter months do not seem so long or so dark.
The next thing you know it will be time to change the clocks again, and the days will be longer and warmer. The ducks and geese, along with my wonderful loons will return to the lake and we will start the process all over again. Always something to look forward to!!
As I look around me on the lake it is truly apparent that season has come around again. Fall foliage has gone by, the leaves have fallen, the days are cooler and that gray November look is in the sky. Over the past several weeks I have watched the ducks and geese as they have done their practice runs over the lake. Preparing for that inevitable trip for warmer climates in the south. Many days I wish that I were taking this journey with them so I too could feel the warmth of the southern sun on my face over the long cold winter. Although I have spent my entire life in New England I am finding as I age that the winters are not so kind and the thought of being out of the cold, snow and ice is more appealing.
Having said all that, the first thing I do is remind myself that the shortest day of the year is December 21st - not so far away. Once we get there, then it is all up hill from that point and I know each day will be a bit longer and brighter. As far as the cold and snow part you just have to get out all those warm clothes and bundle up, or snuggle with the one you love which is even better.
On those bright, sunny winter days you need to get outside and enjoy skating, skiing, sledding or other fun activities with your family and friends. When the day ends a hot cup of cocoa with fluff is a must. If you do this then the winter months do not seem so long or so dark.
The next thing you know it will be time to change the clocks again, and the days will be longer and warmer. The ducks and geese, along with my wonderful loons will return to the lake and we will start the process all over again. Always something to look forward to!!
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