From The Archives; “Ready or Not”
- December 23, 2009
- Category: Daily Diary
- (10) Comments
From the Red Pine Mountain archives, October 7, 2008:
Ready or Not
Fall to winter; the seasons march implacably forward paying no heed to my desire to stay suspended in the burnished colors of fall.
I watch as ice forms a thick crust over Red Pine Mountain each morning and I long for warmth. Expletives can be heard as the first blast of cold morning air hits my body.
My fingers are numb as I perform my chores. Yet, I refuse to put on a hat, gloves, coat. No, I am not ready to be shrouded in the apparel of winter.
I shiver as I survey the world.
Unhesitant, self assured, nature marches on.
Horses used to grazing on lush green grass turn to hay for their forage.
Dogs, invigorated by the cold weather, play with an enthusiasm that eludes me.
Is it age that makes me long for the longer, kinder days that have passed?
Darkness falls early now.
Evenings are spent cocooned by comforters and the warmth of a wood stove.
I am not a willing participant in this change. I complain, I grumble. But when I stop, when I’m quiet, I allow myself to appreciate the beauty of our farm as it prepares for its winter’s rest.
Just stopped by to wish you and Mountain Man and all the animals a very Merry Christmas!
Chris, Abby, Rosie, Gidget & Lola
Date: December 23, 2009
Thank you for let us read your older posts, beautiful as usual
Date: December 23, 2009
Oh, lovely, as usual, both the text and the pictures!
(I have an award for you over at my place. If you don't accept awards, I completely understand.)
Merry Christmas, to you and Mountain Man and the whole darn Red Pine Mountain menagerie!
Date: December 23, 2009
I am here too to wish you and Mountain Man a Very Merry Missouri Christmas. I know you are missing your Red Pine Mountain but just know there is a ShoMe person thinking of you and wishing you the best of this holiday and a peaceful, beautiful New Year!
I am loving the archives:)
Date: December 24, 2009
First time visit because of your CMFAds Spike!
wish a Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
Date: December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas to you, Mountain Man, and all the four-legged people! Have a blessed day in the Ozarks!
Date: December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Date: December 26, 2009
Ah .. lovely post!
Here's wishing you and MM a joyous Christmas – and some kinder weather.
Date: December 26, 2009
Merry Christmas! here hoping you had a beautiful day!
Date: December 26, 2009
So glad to hear from you…I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Love the new photos here…
Date: December 26, 2009