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Finding Warmth on Wintry Days

Finding Warmth on Wintry Days

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Jan 26, 2024
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I think winter gets a bad rap. Yeah, it’s cold and the weather isn’t conducive to backyard barbecues. But I love winter.

I love the combination of chenille blankets and warm fires and paper-bound books while listening to the rhythms of rainfall. I especially love the way the earth quiets down and the land literally hibernates for a season.

Winter is like an invitation — to slow our pace and quiet our souls.

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