I love this time of year. When the winds chill and the days are dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s an opportunity to wear scarves without them getting wet. Heavy winter coats embrace and enclose in comfort. I appreciate the heater in my car. I appreciate the warmth produced when cycling. I like to wake up all snuggled in my winter-weight duvet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
It’s an opportunity to see the sunrise on my way to work. Hot chocolate, soup, casseroles, steamed puddings, and mulled wine are all more enjoyable on these colder days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sure, there are disadvantages, such as leaving home and returning in the dark, but that lets me enjoy the sunsets in different places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you like about this time of year?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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