Journal Snippets: Winter & Writing
Unedited snippets from this morning’s journal writing.
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Last Winter Desert Hike
On a warm, sunny, and moderately windy day last Monday, I took my last hike at the LTVA (long-term visitor area) near Yuma, AZ and the Arizona/California border. I intended it to be just a short two-hour hike to get in some exercise and one last wander through the desert landscape. I had a few …
Desert Winter
When all is said and done, winter probably gets vote for favorite season. I say probably because it is a complicated concept to be definitive about. A frequent topic here (eight blog posts so far), I enjoy exploring what winter means to me and how I embrace its annual season of renewal, rejuvenation, and quiet …
Winter’s Artwork
One reason I like winter is the beautiful natural artwork created by weather. When the sun’s out, the sky’s cloudless, and the foliage and outdoor objects receive “brushstrokes” from an unexpected snowfall, the results are nature’s perfect art. Despite the frigid temps, shock to the budding spring foliage and nest-building squirrels, and the traditional packing …
Winter’s Embrace
Why do I enjoy winter while others dread it? Is it the calming, slowing-down effect from a cold and limiting world? Is it the beauty at times of a cleansing white blanket, gently nestling the world’s concerns into quiet, temporary submission? Or is it an encouragement to reflect, renew, and respond more to my inner …
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