January -

January is often fickle around these parts. . . . . . . and this particular January

 is one of huge ups and downs in temperature.  How does one contend with

 waking to below freezing as happened the last several days, and this morning at

 8:00 AM it's already 63F? 

I'll be off to physiotherapy (yes, still working on the shoulder) shortly and have to 

find something lightweight among my heavy winter wear. It will have to be a 

short-sleeved t-shirt and a cropped trouser today (topped with a thin rain jacket) as

 it feels almost tropical outside.

No snow of course, but it's pouring with rain today.

Throwing on warm tops and bottoms, such as I did to go for my hair appointment

on freezing cold Monday morning, I also grabbed a heavy coat to snuggle into, 

and trotted out of the house in fur-trimmed booties!

. . . . . . . .and then there's what to eat on a very cold morning. 

This is my all time favorite hot cereal to get me going on

those chilly mornings. Luckily it's great cold too so I'm a planning 

a small bowl with a few blueberries and banana slices.

I find all Bob's Red Mill products to be excellent and, like

King Arthur flour which is the only flour I buy now, supporting

great employee-owned companies makes me happy.

How's winter progressing in your area?

I have Spring bulbs peeking through - daffodils and bluebells - too early!

Comfy in grey. . . . . . . .

I love black clothing, however I really love grey more!

This week I have to go through my wardrobe yet again. . . .  

to prepare for colder weather at long last.

We just may get a dusting of snow later in the week,

but if not it will be much more chilly than the beautiful

weekend we've just had - topped off by that spectacular 

'super moon' we viewed in awe last night. Did you see it?

We raked and moved a trillion leaves to the street over

 the past two days - hard work but great exercise in the

 warm sunshine. 

Still have to complete the deck work in back of the cottage -

then I can put up my tree in the gazebo - however I did

get the outside holiday decor completed in the front and it

 looks very festive at night when the lights are sparkling.

Have you started your Christmas decorating?