we always take the family on a ski trip at the end of january - beginning of february, so that we have something to look forward to. 

after that, its valentines day, and then lent and easter, so we're home free.

When the temperature is above -10, and the sun is shining, I grab my hat and gloves and go out for a walk. Maybe you can get out for a little bit on lunch breaks from work during the week, hopefully there's some pretty trees or bushes covered in frost nearby...I grab the beautiful moments of winter when I can. I'm lucky enough to live in the countryside, which is gorgeous when the sun comes out. I also sit right under the window in the house during daylight hours and get as much of that as I can. Sometimes I lift the sheers to let maximum daylight in. And in the evenings I watch movies to take me away.

I also occasionally get a new haircut or something new to wear to bring newness in during the winter.

Oh, and we play music from hot countries! North Africa, Peru, Spain, the middle East...the Caribean!

Elanorgold, I have recently discovered "bigupradio.com" which is a reggae station. It is a groovin way to pass time while doing paperwork. I also have a disco station to groove to.

I am in a curling league, and that helps make winter more fun. I am in a community choir and singing helps too.

Failing that, I remember that our reward for dealing with subarctic temperatures, and short days, is the sparkling white snow and big blue skies of the BC Peace Region. Of course noticing the return of the light and celebrating its return helps.

We had the pleasure of sunny vacations last year and the year before.......oh that we could do that again. It is a wonderful way to have a break from the snow and cold. Maybe we'll be keeping our eyes open for some screaming deals!

 Living in a valley we get 'valley cloud.'  ALOT at this time of year. can't remember the last time I saw sun. So we will probably go up to the ski hill. Not to ski, just to wander around the village, soak up some sun and get a wee bit snow blind. 

Drink a nice, big, winter-worthy beer.  A RIS, porter, barleywine; something creamy, smooth and roasty.  Warms those winter chills right away.

We ski, and walk and i must say i really love the snow and cold.

I don't love shovelling but it is all part of it.

I just dont' really lilek the dry skin, so i remeber to get the lotion out for a nice early bed time with lotion and a fire and .......

Build snow forts!

They might come in handy when the americans invade...

As-Salaamu Alaikum

-Omni

I have just been told about something that helps dry skin. Use sweet almond oil or grapeseed oil in the shower instead of lotion afterwards. It has helped me a lot. As an additional treat, mix epsom salts, sea salts and a favourite oil together and use as a scrub in the shower. My skin is actually MUCH happier in this very dry, cold part of the country.

Hi Omni,

I can just hear one of those Yankee army scouts radioing back to the main force and saying, "No, I don't see any guns, but you should check out the snow forts!"

God bless,

Hi nighthawk,

My mouth was watering before you even finished...one of the tastiest posts I've savoured in a long time!

God bless,