I wake to the snow falling this morning. I lie in bed watching it fall out of the trees. I love that feeling of being snuggled into bed warm and cosy, knowing that on the other side of that window lives wind and ice and breath you can see. And I will go out in it but not now. Now is the time for stretching, and purring and drifting back to sleep for ten more minutes. The wind cannot get me in my magic sleep pod. ha!
Today is a day for bundling up to go out to the post office. For putting a fire on and fetching wood. For making a pot of soup and baking bread. Today is a day for snowmen and snow angels. The men driving the plows meeting at the cafe for coffee. Today is the day for getting out my real winter boots and my snowpants. Doing chores, cleaning the house, making the bed. Sipping hot tea.
Tomorrow my husband comes home, and I am very excited.
I found a great quote yesterday,
"Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Life has no other discipline to impose, if we would but realize it, than to accept life unquestioningly. Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the end. What seems nasty, painful, evil, can become a source of beauty, joy and strength, if faced with an open mind. Every moment is a golden one for him(/her) who has the vision to recognize it as such." -Henry Miller
Posted by kerismith at December 06, 2004 11:24 AMKeri dearheart,
I just love to read your blog. Here in Australia we are preparing for a long hot summer, so it is delightful to read of wood fires and soup and snow.
How absolutely endearing.
I love your work, and I love also the love story of you and your husband.
Many blessings for the festive season!
Love and laughter,
Leonie
I liked your quote, Keri -- particularly the bit about not being able to run away from life's difficulties. Standing our ground is what ultimately allows us to grow stronger, even if we're sorely tempted to exit stage left!
Posted by: Ann D on December 13, 2004 02:06 PMSNOOOOOOOOOW!
We've had non-stop rain for WEEKS. You know, up here in wintry Canada.
Posted by: Shiz on December 12, 2004 01:41 PMI love the quote. Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: Dawn on December 12, 2004 03:28 AMyesterday my copy of "change the world for a fiver" arrived in the mail, confirming once again my (sometimes mixed) feelings about the world being such a grand/small place at the same time. but i read about "we are what we do" here first, and i need to thank you for it! thanks keri, again!
-kaf
i have been so touched and moved by your posts recently. thank you for that!!! you write in a way that i want to say out loud "yes!!! thats exactly how i fell!"
bless you!
xoxoxo
eMiLy
Thankful that you (and Mike!) are safe today in the snow, ice and cold!
Posted by: Michelle on December 10, 2004 03:28 AMKeri--you can't imagine how much your website has helped me get through these past few days. Thank you for putting your thoughts, stories, your everything out there--it's a reassuring presence during those "I forgot myself" days.
Posted by: jenn on December 9, 2004 09:41 PMHenry Miller is great. And being from Atlanta, GA....well, it'll be quite a while before I can enjoy any snowfall. Mostly it's a slight flurry, with no accumulation. Oh well. I still find much joy in that, even.
Posted by: Ward on December 7, 2004 11:43 AMKeri - I love your appreciation for the small things in life. That is one of my favorite things - being all snug up in bed in the morning when it is snowing.
Posted by: Jen on December 7, 2004 11:10 AMWow, I just had a telephone call from a friend that will benefit greatly of that quote. Can I put it in my blog for her?
Esther
Posted by: naturallynice on December 7, 2004 09:16 AMYou post the best quotes Keri. I save them all into a text file, then when I have a few, I print them out, colour them and stick them on my wall.
I don't know how you find them! How do you? =)
Posted by: Emily on December 7, 2004 02:22 AMHi Keri,
I love your little snow guy. He seems so friendly and makes this first snow feel magical. Cozy pods are indeed lovely!
Thanks for sharing him and Henry... :)
Posted by: michele on December 7, 2004 12:57 AMI'm glad you discovered that quote, I'm sure that will be times when I need to keep it close to me.
Posted by: Enid on December 6, 2004 10:26 PMmmm...soup is so good...it is at the top of my list of new things to try and make in the new year. hope you are well lady k.
cheers
r
so beautiful . . . the snow and winter warmth sleep pod . . . and the Miller, thankyou oh thankyou for the Miller :)
Posted by: katherine on December 6, 2004 08:17 PMBOY, I needed that. I started a new job today -- a move imposed by my boss -- and I hate the idea of it so much, I'm currently in bed with stomach cramps and nausea. I think I'm going to print out that quote and tape it to my forehead as I try again tomorrow.
Thanks.
Posted by: Karen on December 6, 2004 06:27 PMLucky you for getting snow! We got a little dusting the other day but it's since all melted.
Also, I love the quote. So true and really makes you think.
Posted by: Krysten on December 6, 2004 04:01 PMKeri, that quote is great. My (ex)boyfriend and I just ended about a month ago a 11 year relationship and I find the quote inspiring. We are still friends but that doesn't make it any easier. Even though I don't know you I love reading your blog. You are very inspiring and wise. Thanks for sharing, H
Posted by: Holly on December 6, 2004 12:50 PMOh Keri, thank you so much for that quote. Trying to make an important life decision here and that sums it all up. I'm so scared and at the same time feeling inspired and excited?!? How weird is that? Again, thanks :)
Posted by: Liz on December 6, 2004 12:12 PM