Dreaming of Winter
I envy those of you who live in cold climates, places where mittens and hand knit sweaters are worn daily through the chilly winter months, places where weather forecasts include words like "sleet" and "ice" and my new favorite, "wintry mix." I know I have an idealized view of such conditions...I realize that snow can be dangerous and frost is not a friendly thing, but oh, how I wish for some snow. When I close my eyes and think of winter, it looks a little something like this:
I live somewhere that a daytime high of 63 is referred to as "freezing" and "better grab that winter coat" weather, but I fantasize about the hush of a city shut down temporarily by falling snow, that muffled quiet I remember from childhood days in Washington State where everything is covered by a magical blanket of white. I want to hear the crunch crunch crunch of new fallen snow under my boots, I dream of sledding down the hill where my grandparents live, and I'm desperate to make a snowman.
Living in Southern California, I at least had the option of playing in the snow. Hop in the car, head up to the mountains and have at it. For an extra fun time, take a weekend trip up to some REAL mountains with some good friends and let the snowy magic surround you.
Sarah and Stacey, Mammoth Mountain, January 2002
Florida is flat as a pancake, the chances of snow are slim to none, and the getting to the nearest mountains involves several hours of driving.
Sigh. What I wouldn't do for some snow. I guess I'll have to settle for frost.
Morning on Lake Lafayette, Tallahassee, FL, Nov. 2007
Great pictures. I miss the snow too now that I'm in the Bay Area. But a week at Christmas is plenty!
Posted by: Nell | December 03, 2007 at 02:46 PM
I know exactally how you feel. Big Bear is the closest thing to a snowy wonderland we will experience this year.
PS. did you see the scarf was being enjoyed by my neck while I was on vacation in northern cali??? I love it!!
Posted by: stephanie | December 04, 2007 at 03:19 PM
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! A Mammoth picture! I really want to find mine. Maybe in the midst of this packing I will find it...God that was a fun time :)
Posted by: Stacey | December 04, 2007 at 06:55 PM
You can have my snow and cold. I live in Canada and wore my Dad's old Arctic parka to work today (literally, he used it when he worked even further north). Of course, he is spending his winters in Florida now...
Posted by: melanie | December 04, 2007 at 09:34 PM
We're supposed to get a Nor'Easter on Sunday and I have a futon in my fiber room...wanna come visit? ;o)
Posted by: JessaLu | December 12, 2007 at 10:40 AM