I always enjoy winter and doing lots of projects. I definitely sleep longer. My natural wake up time flows to sunrise and man that is late!! So then I feel like I get less done and so then I step back onto the rat race. But I do try to slow down but nothing keeps me from outside. I was happy for the chance to pull out my -35 parka on those cold days. I could have just done without the wind. Beautiful out there today with the sunshine and frost!! Take care. And remember that you have a lot to balance on your plate. Bernie
Thank you, Bernie. I've been using a sun lamp (which I got at London Drugs) every morning and it's been really helpful in the dark days to help me regulate my morning rhythms. And yes, it is lovely this week now! Minu 35 feels like a strange memory...
I had one but research states that they are hard on the eyes and prolonged use can lead to macular degeneration. And seems my family has all sorts of eye issues I quit using it. Now that I am semi retired I just follow the sunshine around inside the house!
Human hibernation, so well said. It's sounds novel, but we are animals too, let's not forget. I feel so much better since I sync more with nature's cycles. Thanks for the reminder!
Winter hibernation!!! Well said Alice. I agree hibernation is for winter. Save resolutions for spring.
Hibernation means something different to each of us.
My hibernation experience and advise includes; try new recipes for enthusiastic family members (hopefully); try to stop procrastinating about household deep cleaning and get to it....today or tomorrow; still get some good exersize everyday, (don't be afraid of the cold) dress in layers and make sure the vehicle is warm; read, write, enjoy music; do stuff--keep busy-- crafts, puzzles, be playful and creative. It is a great time to look within and to reset. That said, I am truly hoping for a short winter and look forward to spring!!
Just finished reading a few good historian fiction books. Seamstress of Sardinia by Bianca Pitzorno, Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. Both quick page turners with unexpected events. Yellow Wife is the time era of black slavery in the southern states, so expect feelings of sorrow for the people whom endured that horrid life.
I think the next read will be Mary Poppins... haha
I love these hibernation tips. Especially the recipes. My son and I made pretzels yesterday, something I’ve never even considered. Lots of fun and connection (and delicious)! The book suggestions are great.
Thanks for the missive and at -50 you definitely should hibernate! We’re on our third winter storm in Vancouver and I’m ready for it to end. Love Robert Galbraith. Currently reading Anne Berest’s The Postcard. Fiction based on fact, fascinating and fearsome, about her Jewish ancestors and the holocaust.
Thanks for the suggestion. Winter storms sound like a perfect time to curl up and read (although I think any opportunity to curl up and read is a perfect time for it ;-)
I always enjoy winter and doing lots of projects. I definitely sleep longer. My natural wake up time flows to sunrise and man that is late!! So then I feel like I get less done and so then I step back onto the rat race. But I do try to slow down but nothing keeps me from outside. I was happy for the chance to pull out my -35 parka on those cold days. I could have just done without the wind. Beautiful out there today with the sunshine and frost!! Take care. And remember that you have a lot to balance on your plate. Bernie
Thank you, Bernie. I've been using a sun lamp (which I got at London Drugs) every morning and it's been really helpful in the dark days to help me regulate my morning rhythms. And yes, it is lovely this week now! Minu 35 feels like a strange memory...
I had one but research states that they are hard on the eyes and prolonged use can lead to macular degeneration. And seems my family has all sorts of eye issues I quit using it. Now that I am semi retired I just follow the sunshine around inside the house!
Interesting--and I can see why. They are very bright!!! And yes to following the sunshine. ☀️
Human hibernation, so well said. It's sounds novel, but we are animals too, let's not forget. I feel so much better since I sync more with nature's cycles. Thanks for the reminder!
I had help with that wording because I couldn’t articulate it properly. It was another writer on here--I’ll find her name ❤️
It was @natashapage ❤️
Winter hibernation!!! Well said Alice. I agree hibernation is for winter. Save resolutions for spring.
Hibernation means something different to each of us.
My hibernation experience and advise includes; try new recipes for enthusiastic family members (hopefully); try to stop procrastinating about household deep cleaning and get to it....today or tomorrow; still get some good exersize everyday, (don't be afraid of the cold) dress in layers and make sure the vehicle is warm; read, write, enjoy music; do stuff--keep busy-- crafts, puzzles, be playful and creative. It is a great time to look within and to reset. That said, I am truly hoping for a short winter and look forward to spring!!
Just finished reading a few good historian fiction books. Seamstress of Sardinia by Bianca Pitzorno, Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. Both quick page turners with unexpected events. Yellow Wife is the time era of black slavery in the southern states, so expect feelings of sorrow for the people whom endured that horrid life.
I think the next read will be Mary Poppins... haha
I love these hibernation tips. Especially the recipes. My son and I made pretzels yesterday, something I’ve never even considered. Lots of fun and connection (and delicious)! The book suggestions are great.
Thanks for the missive and at -50 you definitely should hibernate! We’re on our third winter storm in Vancouver and I’m ready for it to end. Love Robert Galbraith. Currently reading Anne Berest’s The Postcard. Fiction based on fact, fascinating and fearsome, about her Jewish ancestors and the holocaust.
Thanks for the suggestion. Winter storms sound like a perfect time to curl up and read (although I think any opportunity to curl up and read is a perfect time for it ;-)