quiet as a mouse

As I sit here, basking in the January sun I can't help but let my mind wander. With my feet tucked under me, I quietly drink my tea and am reminded of  how the time of year draws us to certain moods and ideas. I watch the sun crawl across the room, as a leafless tree casts shadows that dance. Everything is still and all I  want to do is to curl up and hibernate. The wind blows and I notice just how awesome this moment is and how I feel so lucky to be a silent observer. The afternoon sun in January is hopeful and alluring. The colors of dark firewood, bleak skies, dried leaves, and bare patches of grass are both inspiring and depressing. Finding beauty in the desolate January landscape can be rewarding. Take a moment to realize that this is the time to curl up and pause. Enjoy the little things and notice the details. Before we know it everything will be blooming again but until then, I suggest taking a moment and watching the slender shadow of that bare tree.
Love, Ms. Kate