welcome winter

summer is on its way. those long hours of sunlight and warmth will return soon. bike rides will last well into the evening hours and showers will be cold.

welcome, winter.

it was a full day. much was crammed into the fewest hours of daylight of the year. a bagel sandwich, a hike at the stroud preserve, a gift-giving visit at the hospital, and a walk on the beach, bare feet in the water and all.

it feels like the middle of the night, it has been dark so long already. tomorrow the days start growing longer once again. i feel a sense of relief and relaxing. the dark has made me sleepy.

thank you winter, and welcome. you bring the promise of great things to come.