Brisk and Dark

That's what the morning looked like at 5 15 am when I trudged out to the recycling pile to add a few more old newspapers to the collection. Brisk, dark and simply beautiful. The stars are so much more bright in the winter night air. They seem to be beconing, we are warm, look at us, we glow for all to see. The peaceful night sky was interupped by the sounds of a jet plane making its way south. Where on earth are they traveling from! Where are they headed? Home? To Work?
Are you suffering a case of the January doldrums? Embrace Winter, make it your friend.
Stand outside in the sunshine today and give thanks for its warmth. I watered my christmas cactus this morning and reminded them to be patient, soon they would be transported outside to the summer growing spots. The four large plants, most over 30 years old, rewarded our household with a month of non stop blooms. Winter beauty!