Happy Thoughts Thursday! I woke up this morning to the sound of pitter patter on my skylights. Not thinking too clearly, I wondered what on earth could be making such a fuss. And to my surprise... it was raining!
My thoughts... has Ol' Man Winter arrived early? I wasn't expecting him for another month. Though, I must admit, I've been yearning for him in a way... the shorter days and longer nights provide a sense of calm before Winter digs his heels in. As the weather changes, so does my desire for seeking peace and rest. My winter thoughts of hunkering down underneath my soft covers with a plethora of pillows is in itself comforting. I find it harder to jump out of bed in the morning during colder months... I'd like to linger a little longer.
Perhaps there's something to be learned from our friends in the animal kingdom. Hibernation is a natural part of life... it signals a change in seasons, adaptation, a conservation of energy, slower movements and a general sense of rest and renewal. Couldn't we all use a little more of that!
I'm looking forward to Daylight Savings this Sunday... I'll be savoring the extra hour of slumber ;) But for now, I must go and find my winter coat. I'll be using it tonight, no doubt... as it's Ladies Night Out at Hellgate. It's a once a year event in Grants Pass, Oregon, where local ladies gather to shop, while macho men dressed in tuxes attend to their every need. There will be lots of eat, drink and be merry going on this evening! Oh what fun...on this Happy Thoughts Thursday!
