I love snow. It's coming down think and fast today. It is, and I say this in all seriousness, one of the most beautiful things in the world.

There is a fire in my wood stove, a mug of tea by my elbow and I am very very happy. The wonderful smell of the wood smoke coming though my vents and being warm and cozy with a blanket on my lap, MMMM. Makes me wish winter was year round.

The little birds are perching in my garden on the dead stalks of the plants and hanging up side down to eat the seeds. They are puffed up with the cold and they shut there eyes tightly when the wind blows.

These are the things I love about winter.