If Winter Come, Then Enjoy

I'm reminded of the saying "if winter come, can spring be far behind?" This old adage may be understood metaphorically, but it rather implies that "winter" is a season to be endured, to be wished away as quickly as possible.

Thousands of people in Canada can't stand winter and leave for the warmer south. There is something to be said for those sentiments and solutions when plans for the day are disrupted by a storm, the wind is swirling the snow into drifts, the streets are too icy for walking, or everything has turned into a slushy mess.

But surely winter must have its good side and it does indeed. Sometimes I even like it better than summer. Right now I'm looking out at a tree glistening in the sunlight, the sky is blue with a few wispy clouds, and the air is still. There's beauty around, it's a good day for a walk or a ski or a drive. What else do I enjoy about winter? It's a fine time for trying new recipes;warming up by a woodstove or fireplace; sipping a cup of hot chocolate; knitting or sewing or painting. Why, it's even a good time for blog entries!