TO HOLD A HAND

 

The first day of winter [according to a seasonal prescribed division of time based calender] and it feels like winter. No longer are trees covered in orange and yellow leaves - they are now stripped branches left entwined and exposed, a bare framework of skeletal remains hovering against grey skies. Strength and filigree playing against each other. And the skies have been grey. Dull grey. Where the sun tries to break through, and kind of does, but then hides again, dipping the temperature.

A time for winter coats to come out and necks to be wrapped in knitwear. Hot baths after a run. Hot chocolate after swimming for the children. And perhaps extra layers in bed. A friend keeps asking me what I will make next....and I'm tempted to say a quilt. But I know I'm being swayed by soft toys at the moment. Something quick and simple, and something to give to new babies being born. An affirmation of life. And of colour, I think I need colour against this backdrop. Contrasts - it's always about contrasts.

And for us it will also be a time to spend with family and to hold a hand, keep it warm, and love.

Comments

[theresa/t does wool]

love these words...

[Janice]

I'm already longing for our winter. I'm not a summer girl and it's been warm here for the first time this year. I'm envious of your bare branches and cocooning plans.

[Kate]

Hmmm...hot chocolates, warm baths, extra layers all these lovely words make me want to climb back into bed, close my eyes and sleep. Wishful thinking ;)

[kirsten]

i'm thinking it might be cocoon or hibernation time.
[staying warm, snug + supported within the confines of your family]
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thinking of you
xx

[The Antidote]

You make winter sound so comforting, just as some of us are looking forward to a long summer x

[Melanie]

Mmmmm just your words make me feel warm! Gorgeous :)

[Lin]

I love the winter for snuggling in, and knitting! I have been enjoying your blog posts lately, thank you.

[tyler]

sounds crispy cool in your shades of gray. meanwhile, the heat is on its way over here. contrast indeed. i love catching up on your blog and your mention of the seasons as they balance out across the globe. hand-holding warms my heart, whether cozying up or accompanying bare feet. enjoy.

[Yvonne]

I have just moved from Australia to NZ and it is so much colder here than Melbourne. Out have come the winter woolies and it reminds me of my birth place- Scotland!
Frost covers the valley floor....

I like your words.

[Amelia]

This weather is wearing on me. I don't mind the chill but I do need the sun to break through. This afternoon looked promising!
The photo is beautiful.