I’ve always loved the New Year. A time for reflection. A time for resolve. A time for renewal.
But I have to admit…January can also be a little rough when the excitement of the holiday season fades and it’s back to reality. When the grey sky and rain can strike with a vengeance, and the winter blahs begin to hover in the distance.
But this year we had a treat – one that made this first month of the new year a little more special.
Snow started falling on a Sunday evening, and it just kept on coming down for the rest of the week.
And what a week it was…
A quiet morning in front of the fire. An array of baking– cinnamon roll pancakes, raspberry buns with crème fraiche frosting, buttery crumb cake, and cinnamon roll scones. A pot of soup bubbling away on the stove. A magical winter walk through the local park. A mug of hot cocoa topped off with freshly whipped cream and chocolate shavings. A hike through the snow for a pint of porter and a glass of cider at our favorite local deli.
A little interlude from everyday life – a free pass to settle in for a few days, put aside the “to do” lists, and simply enjoy the moment.
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