In Praise of Winter
My name is Kristine and I love Winter. I love the blinding whiteness of the snow when the sun shines on it. I love the vivid blueness of the sky on a cold day. I love the scribble of the bare branches covered with snow against a gray sky. I love the soft fall of snowflakes on a quiet night. I love being cozy and warm inside while it blows and snows outside. I love everything Winter has to offer.
Don’t get me wrong, I complain about the cold as much as anyone else. I’m not fond of wearing boots and layers and heavy coats so I don’t freeze when I go outside. I don’t like snow covered or icy roads and I’m not fond of whiteout blizzards while I’m driving. I’ve also done my share of slipping on a icy spot and landing on my behind. I’m not blind to the fact that Winter can have an inconvenient and at times downright dangerous side, I just think that the good outweighs the bad, at least in my opinion.
Winter has always been more my season than Summer. I suppose part of that is because I have skin that doesn’t always react that well when exposed to sun. In the Summer the sun is stronger and the air is hotter and the humidity is higher, all of which causes me to be a red skinned, frizzy, sweaty mess. I’m a creature of air conditioning, so the natural air conditioning brought by Winter suits me fine.
I think the thing I like best about Winter is that it gives me permission to stay indoors if that’s what I want to do. In the Summer, I feel like I should be outside taking advantage of the sun and warmer temperatures. In the Winter I have a built in excuse to stay at home and hibernate if I want. All I have to say is it’s too cold or the roads are too icy and everyone understands. I can spend my time in solitude and contemplation and inside and no one thinks it’s weird.
I suppose everyone has their favorite time of year. I’ve mentioned my reasons why Winter is my favorite time of year, now I’d like to hear why the particular time of year you like best is your favorite. Please leave a comment and share with me what season or time of year you like best.
6 Comments
Bonneville Mariner
“I think the thing I like best about Winter is that it gives me permission to stay indoors if that’s what I want to do. In the Summer, I feel like I should be outside taking advantage of the sun and warmer temperatures.”
That’s a really good point. I usually think of summer as “my season,” and I’m not sure I notice this “I should be out” stress consciously, but during the cool months I consciously notice its absence.
Gabe Davis
I probably like Autumn the best but winter is still ahead of summer. I can put more clothes on in the Winter and continue exploring outdoors. In the summer there is little respite from the heat. I find it funny you feel like the cold gives you permission to stay inside since sometimes air conditioning is the only reason I need in the summer. The most important reason to like the winter…….No ticks and no mosquitoes. That is the only reason I need to love winter. Your Pal the Envirocapitalist
Arthur
I love Winter as well Kristine. But I love Fall the best I love it because of deer season, apple cider, the color change, and the smell of a crisp fall morning.
And while I’m especially partial to fall, there are things I love about all the seasons. And I’m glad that Michigan’s seasons are so diverse in experience and temperature.
the suburban bushwacker
good to see you posting again
happy new year
SBW
Blessed
Spring is my favorite season – I love the blooming, the new growth, the emerging of everything from winter’s hibernation. Of course I don’t love the allergies I have to deal with, but that’s what Benadryl is for, right?
Le Loup
Winter is my favourite time of year, always has been. No bugs, no mossies, no snakes. And re your comment about worms being only a step away from a snake! It would have to be one very large step!
Winter is my favourite time of the year to go historical trekking and camping, I love it.
Regards, Le Loup.
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