Winter Contemplation

Thoughts of an Older Lady

Fourteen Things I Like About Winter

• Seeing sparkles twinkling on fresh snow
• Hearing the ice on the lake moan, groan and snap
• Having a hot spot to stand in front of when I'm chilly
• Watching heavy snow falling
• Breaking icicles from the gutters
• Not sweating
• Looking out the window over my bed and seeing the moon through the barren tree branches
• Feeling confident that Spring is coming soon
• Smelling a pot roast cooking
• Not leaving the house often
• Watching the dog romp and tear through the snow
• Knowing it not as risky to burn papers
• Dark short days
• Snow covering the ugly to hide it for a bit

Fourteen Things I Don't Like About Winter

• The geese taking so long to leave the lake
• The cold toilet seat
• Static electricity in my hair
• The propane bill
• The electric bill
• Electric power going out
• More laundry
• Constant company
• Slippery footing and driving
• Dry skin
• Melted muddy snow
• Wearing heavy clothes
• Voles and mice finding a hole to enter
• Whipping wind sneaking in the cracks