Yesterday was one of the last remaining days of the school holidays so I took the boys to see the sea. I love the beach in winter. There is something so perfect about being on the beach in a sweater!
Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
King Winter
King Winter dwells in the North;
Far away in the Frozen Zone,
In a palace of snow he holds his court,
And sits on an icy throne.
(link to full poem) Sunday, June 21, 2009
Winter Solstice 2009
Winter solstice
Festival of light
Bringing hope out of the darkness
Of the longest night
A pause within the year
A time of still reflection,
Of rest and growth.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Greeting the Goddess
9 o'clock, a cold winter night
I step out into the bracing cold
a steaming cup of tea in hand
To watch the moon rise,
To greet the goddess.
The cold air tingles on my cheeks,
the streets are silent
and the smell of wood smoke is in the air.
Winter 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Winter is Coming
This morning as we farewelled my husband there was steam on our breaths and dew on the grass.
Time to put another blanket on the beds.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Harvest Moon
Tonight's full moon, being the full moon closest to Mabon, is known as the Harvest Moon.
Traditionally, this is the time of the year when the last of the crops are being gathered, and farmers were able to take advantage of the bright light of the full moon to continue working in to the night. There is also a chill creeping into the air and it is time for our thoughts to turn towards hearth and home and preparations needed for the coming winter. Now is a good time to declutter the home and make it cozy and comfortable for cooler days spent indoors.
Our chances of seeing the beautiful harvest moon are fairly slim in Brisbane tonight with all the cloud from Cyclone Hamish still shrouding the sky. It is grey and drizzly here this morning and once again I find myself caught unprepared for the cold. I definitely need to take some time to plan what warm clothing and bedding my family needs for the winter.
How are you preparing for the coming winter?
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