tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post2614818402684262036..comments2023-10-25T04:56:54.432-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Downie: It's comingElizabeth Downiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14985143085882983821noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-56801506588066503942008-11-12T11:56:00.000-05:002008-11-12T11:56:00.000-05:00The courage endures Justin!! The courage endures!!...The courage endures Justin!! The courage endures!! I'm currently knitting one that says, "Believe in the stars."<BR/><BR/>Which reminds me, someone left a scarf at my place that says "the courage endures." If it's yours, let me know.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tips guys! Sara, I'd love to hear more about that winter hiking course! I hate being inside all the time in the winter. A trip is a great idea too!Elizabeth Downiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985143085882983821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-68228796676228024292008-11-12T11:51:00.000-05:002008-11-12T11:51:00.000-05:00winter is the perfect opportunity to bring out you...winter is the perfect opportunity to bring out your full collection of motivational scarves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-39611768191516366072008-11-11T21:54:00.000-05:002008-11-11T21:54:00.000-05:00I took a winter hiking course a couple winters ago...I took a winter hiking course a couple winters ago, which has expanded my hiking season. Now hiking in the winter is possibly my favorite season, although it's still hard to get motivated to get out. But it helps not to feel trapped. Ice skating outside, snowshoeing, walking, skiing, whatever, it helps to get outside into the light! Last year we took a trip to Puerto Rico and one to Quebec City which both helped. Not sure we can afford anything like that this year, but we'll have to get creative with a winter escape or two. It's vital I think!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12005975478277838971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-7823382606229284922008-11-11T16:33:00.000-05:002008-11-11T16:33:00.000-05:00As awful as it may be for my skin, I go for a week...As awful as it may be for my skin, I go for a weekly (or so) dose of tanning for just 8-10 minutes. Light Therapy is REAL! It makes my whole body feel warm (which is hard to come by in the winter), and it really keeps me happy. I am a super believer in Seasonal Depression, and this is my cure :)Kristin McElderryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620850639456918772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-5079183656599685712008-11-11T14:22:00.000-05:002008-11-11T14:22:00.000-05:00Snowmen. That's right, you heard me. Snowmen. T...Snowmen. That's right, you heard me. Snowmen. They're good listeners, they smile and wave at you all day, they're all decked out in holiday spirit, and they're completely uncomplicated. What's not to love?MMMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776785521527378805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-84104020947767049032008-11-11T08:48:00.000-05:002008-11-11T08:48:00.000-05:00Confession: my super secret hot chocolate recipe i...Confession: my super secret hot chocolate recipe is: Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix, a pinch of cinnamon, milk, and love. Everyone's love might taste difference so expect some variation. ;)haha<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the optimism Sarah - you're right, it can be nice. I'll have to keep repeating that to myself for the next five months. ;)Elizabeth Downiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985143085882983821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-11049000392852165762008-11-10T23:50:00.000-05:002008-11-10T23:50:00.000-05:00I'd rather deny that winter is coming at all than ...I'd rather deny that winter is coming at all than try to find the good in it. Ok, fine. I like to look out the window at the snow and pretend I don't have to leave until winter, I like crackling fires, I like Elizabeth's hot chocolate, I like walking in the snow for recreation (similar to your story with Jon, I walked to the library last winter when it was snowing and it was really beautiful and magical!) and I sleep well in the winter 'cause it's so stinking cold. (Conversly, I can't then get up in the morning 'cause it's so stinking cold...)Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421409632244031191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-47322300088822445852008-11-10T23:30:00.000-05:002008-11-10T23:30:00.000-05:00Things I loathe about winter: No sunshine for days...Things I loathe about winter: No sunshine for days, sometimes weeks; scratchy dry air leading to horrendous static cling everywhere; wearing the same clunky snow boots no matter what the occasion...and sure, I could go on, but...<BR/><BR/>Things I love about winter: The very real possibility of snow days; that fairy tale wonderland after a fresh sparkling new snow fall; defrosting in a warm room with friends over hot cider...see, it's not so bad! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-68090292228260097902008-11-10T20:52:00.000-05:002008-11-10T20:52:00.000-05:00I thikn the worst part of winter is knowing that A...I thikn the worst part of winter is knowing that April and May are still frigid and horrible like Jan, Feb, MAr. Michigan has some of the most epically long winters!AMyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059067855693856406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-66842485908443127092008-11-10T16:14:00.000-05:002008-11-10T16:14:00.000-05:00I moved to CA. Problem solved. Although I miss wha...I moved to CA. Problem solved. Although I miss what you've properly identified as the romantic season. Winter really doesn't exist out here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705856853255150507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-48713602977790042242008-11-10T13:34:00.000-05:002008-11-10T13:34:00.000-05:00I spend most of the winter curled up infront of my...I spend most of the winter curled up infront of my space heater. I hate being cold. And seriously, what's with Jan, Feb, March, Apr, and sometimes May in Michigan - burrrific!!! But I agree with you, it has to be cold and somewhat snowy for the Holidays or it just wouldn't feel right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-72389962970401585102008-11-10T13:28:00.000-05:002008-11-10T13:28:00.000-05:00I have no survival tactics. I almost die every ye...I have no survival tactics. I almost die every year. How about sharing that perfect hot chocolate recipe?EFN Newsletterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423756825876367278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-77802761560362538002008-11-10T11:42:00.000-05:002008-11-10T11:42:00.000-05:00Cute background! Winter survival = hibernation and...Cute background! <BR/>Winter survival = hibernation and lying to myself...<BR/>I make-believe it is warm outside, but I have too much to do inside so I only leave the house for emergencies like going to church and getting ice cream. I'm so glad my commute is from the couch to my computer this year...oh the window scraping torture that is michigan!!aleciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402975503323518998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449255540951766363.post-18975305693815585022008-11-10T11:38:00.000-05:002008-11-10T11:38:00.000-05:00snow = BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!snow = BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188649483803472105noreply@blogger.com