Snow Day

Winter Cherry Blossom by Jo Floyd Lucas

Mother Earth is kind and forgiving. Reya of the blog The Gold Puppy mentioned how the gentle snowfall made her feel. "Chill out, smile, relax," it said to her; http://thegoldpuppy.blogspot.com/2011/01/enough-is-enough.html

Last night, we were covered with a deep, fresh cover of clean white snow. It's as thick and soft and downy as a featherbed, and every bit as comforting.

The morning is cloaked in a shroud of muted shades, really still more dark than light. After recent days, this is exactly what I needed to awaken to this morning.

The snow continues to fall. With no breakfast to make, no children to wake, no tasks to take on, Mother Earth and her sweet snow speak to me;

"Rest now...

     Go...
             back....
                       to...
                             bed."

I listen and do her bidding.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons is a beautiful orchestral masterpiece. This movement, appropriately called "Winter" is today's music selection. It reflects perfectly the weather of the last few days, furious wind, icy shards, and gentle snowfall. The incredible violin soloist Mari Silje Samuelsen will be your guide through the winter landscape. Stick with the entire piece...you'll be rewarded with a fierce finale. Enjoy.

Wishing you the comfort of a downy featherbed today.