as our temps take a dip into the zero-ish range,
it is good to remember the importance of connection,
the joy of giving to others, and the comfort of the sun.
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“it is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake,
the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam.
this crisp winter air is full of it.”
~john burroughs, “Winter Sunshine”
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painting by: francesca rizzato – ‘Winter’s Tale’
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Connection keeps us warm, for sure. Six new inches of snow here from yesterday, and plummeting temps, makes me crisply long for summer sun. ;-0 Haha. But no, this cold crisp air is invigorating and will help us breath in the New Year. xo
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yes, to all of that and here’s to the return of just a tiny bit of warmth )
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On my knees…. puleeeezzzzeee!
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Really enjoyed this winter-softening image and verse….
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sometimes you need the ‘soft’ –
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love the painting – and these important words about connection! ❤
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thank you, jodi )
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Nice…
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thanks aman –
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Amen
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yes )
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You appear to be in a foxy mood lately.
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yes, i’ve noticed that too )
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For such cold prose, the overall impression leaves me with a feeling of warmth. 🙂 Beautiful, and quite inspiring!
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great )
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It was -18 when I fed Emmie this morning. Way too cold. 😦
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yes, way –
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Oh so soulful. 🙂
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bowl o’ soul –
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Hahahahahaha! I like that.
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ah, that picture…and oh, those words! exquisite!
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thanks, susie. stay warm )
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awesome words my dear and love the picture as well. stay warm Beth I know it is really cold where you are.
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it certainly is, kat and that is putting it mildly )
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You are cool every day, Beth!
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thanks, mark and this is way beyond cool )
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Stay warm, Beth. We’re in for a deep freeze for awhile!
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we are – brrrrrr!
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I don’t mind a bit of cold as it makes the warm drink you have when you get back inside taste even nicer 🙂
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very true, peter. and 17 below zero needs a lot a warm drinks )
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Very live looking reindeer. Here is how they are when racing:
Reindeer race
Have a wonderful day!
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how wonderful – thank you !
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