NYT: Things to love about winter

[Tradd]

I thought some of you would appreciate this.

I love getting cozy during the winter. I hole up in bed after work and on weekends reading. I listen to the radio and/or classical music from Apple Music (the Classical Music app has some great playlists) and read. Something hot to drink (Earl Grey or Red Roobios tea).

This link is from the app.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/w...e=articleShare

[iris lilies]

I wish I liked tea better. Am trying several herbals. In these cool days long about 4 pm I have a yen for a warm drink and coffee would just keep me up at night.

[pinkytoe]

I sleep so much better in winter. We turn the thermostat down to 58 and pile under the blankies.

[littlebittybobby]

okay----not so many bugs. Also---vegetation stops growing. yup. so yeah----that all helps. The daylight hours are shorter, and you have to dress warmer. But at least you don't break into a sweat, exerting yourself. Hope that answers your question. Thankk mee.

[Tradd]

I wish I liked tea better. Am trying several herbals. In these cool days long about 4 pm I have a yen for a warm drink and coffee would just keep me up at night.

Red Roobios is quite substantial. It’s herbal, no caffeine, but is almost like a black tea. I can’t stand herbal tea myself.

[catherine]

Thanks for sharing this. I do love the four seasons, including winter, but I tend to handle the transition from summer/fall to winter with a little nostalgia and sadness.

At the same time, I look forward to hunkering down. The winter has a beauty all its own. I don't like the short days, but I love being able to put my jammies on earlier. I don't like the snow much, but I do have fun snowshoeing and going to our local ice festival in February. I don't like putting the garden to bed but I love having the chance to read more books. I don't like not having fresh veggies, but I love love love making thick stew-y soups.

[frugal-one]

I LOVE winter here in Texas! Don’t miss the cold or snow! It is a little over a year since we moved. It was a good decision!

[pinkytoe]

Every once in a rare while, we will get a foggy, drizzly day here that reminds me of former Texas winter days. Usually though just very sunny and delightfully cold here. Snow melts quickly with all the sun. Glad you like TX though.

[Rogar]

The long cold quiet nights are a great time to catch up on more difficult book reads as well as other reads. I like waking up mornings after a fresh snow before cars, dog walkers and snow shovels have disturbed it. By the time all the fall leaves have been picked up and the final chore of gutter cleaning is done it good to relax and take a few months break from yard and garden duties. My days of scheming on free firewood for my fireplace insert are over, but I still like buying a pickup load of fire and stacking it. One of those simple pleasures and maybe something about the smell of split wood.

We do get a few shoveler snows that are not too much of a chore. After a minor surgery a few years ago I was told not to lift heavy loads for a while, so I bought an electric snow blower (with a headlight). It's fun to use, although most of the time shoveling is a good excuse for a little exercise after some cabin fever.

[frugal-one]

Every once in a rare while, we will get a foggy, drizzly day here that reminds me of former Texas winter days. Usually though just very sunny and delightfully cold here. Snow melts quickly with all the sun. Glad you like TX though.

Texas is a big state. I am far south and don’t have the weather you mentioned.