Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Warm

It's not really cold here, not much at all. We've had extremely mild days lately (nearly 70 on Saturday!), 50s and 40s this week. But something about winter, even a mild one, just makes me crave a certain warmth.
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Hot beans, soups and breads. Cosy blankets and lying directly in front of the sunny window. Cuddling, knitting, hot tea and candles. It's not really what the thermometer says (for me, maybe it is for you), it's a state of mind. As nature goes into hibernation my spirit seeks warmth and comfort elsewhere. You know, I resisted beans and cornbread as a child, but I crave them often these days. Simple goodness in a bowl.
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I finished knitting this hat. It was intended for a friend but felt rather snuggish and just wasn't as slouchy as I would have liked. I think I'll knit another for the friend, this one I handed along to the girls.
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Kyrie shares some beautiful reflections on warmth here, that are so inspiring. How are you keeping warm?
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Posted by Julie at 5:33 PM

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Joy · 696 weeks ago

The hat is adorable! I love the colors and pattern. I'm with you on desiring warmth in food and clothes even though it's not a particularly chilly winter. We're eating lots of soup and homemade bread and wearing our handknit hats most days, even the days that eventually warm up.
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Karen in PA · 696 weeks ago

Lost my way sometime before Christmas and haven't been able to get into winter rhythm. Your words, picture of the soup reset me. Thanks.
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thiscosylife 81p · 694 weeks ago

I'm glad to hear it, Karen. :) It's hard to really embrace winter, I think, when the weather is not exactly cooperating.

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Sarah Jane · 696 weeks ago

Miss Julie! You are speaking my language, beans and cornbread! Do you have a favorite veggie seasoning for yours? It has also been mild here, but I am still in winter mode, bundling everyone up and making lots of tea and soup! Everyone looks at me like I'm crazy when I go out in my coat, hat, and gloves and my child looks like Randy from "A Christmas Story." I guess I'm "that mom". Haha! Thanks for sharing and take care!

Peace,
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thiscosylife 81p · 694 weeks ago

Hello there! I like to keep my beans pretty simple, salt and pepper. That's the way my dad always made them so I stick with it. ;)

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meredith · 696 weeks ago

i hear you on keeping warm. it hasn't been all that cold here either, but i need warmth, light, blankets, and good books when winter comes around. even if it isn't cold, it's still grey and drab outside. i think we all need to dream a little and remember that spring and color and sunshine will come again. i find that we tend to want to work with bright colors in the winter--knitting, painting, coloring--and that they always lift our spirits. and i have gone from drinking just a cup of tea in the morning, to drinking one in the afternoon too. these things warm the spirit as much as the body, don't they?
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Alvarado P. · 413 weeks ago

In winter having soups, coffee, tea, and dry fruits are always fun. I really like your soup as this is looking so yummy and delicious. I just planned to make the soup right after seeing this http://mymathdone.org/ soup image. By the way, this cute girl is looking beautiful in this colorful cap. Happy winter!

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