Finally we had some fresh cold weather to clean out the cobwebs. Cold weather wakes me up and gets me going. Everything is crisp and bright in the winter sunlight. The trees are bare skeletons, beautiful structures that appear now that the leafy clothing has been blown away. The blue sky is deep and fresh. Inviting. Walking outside is refreshing with a cool wind in your face or at your back. The dog charges around while we walk. The cool of winter has put a bounce in his step as well. He does not like the heat of summer either.

This year is starting well. Lots of good things are happening. It is good to be alive.