Oh my.... winter is coming and I just don't think I want to go through it again. Awfully early to be making that tired old statement isn't it? I was just going through my file of yard photos looking for something different for my screen saver. I picked the photo below.
It is not that I don't think snow is pretty.......
or that I don't enjoy some snow....
but if given a choice......
of sunshine, and green grass, and bright colors....
it isn't hard to make a choice. The older I get, the more weather affects my moods, and the more I want outdoor sunshine for warmth, and nature's decor.
But I must get busy.
The screened porch is not 4 season, not heated. I put the storm windows down, covered the furniture in sheets to keep the dust and such out, and brought in the plants.
It is sad to see, but saves me work in the spring. I usually wait for the first frost to close the porch. The last thing I do is bring a couple of armfuls of wood from the shed to the porch for the occasional fire in the fireplace in the livingoom. Since the porch is off the dining room and kitchen and can be viewed from the front door, I really notice the change. Why close up the porch? Mainly because dust and dirt, etc. still get in because I leave the porch door open about 6 inches to the outside as it makes it easier to let the dogs out a zillion times a day.
Then there are the critters than wander in looking for bird seed or a cozy place. Many times as I let the dogs out for the first time in the morning, they chase out a cat, or chipmunk or once a opposum. I don't want to run Club Med for strangers!
So what to do about the winter blues? Make the best of it by celebrating fall and winter with buying more decor and dishes!
I am joining
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