Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Cozy Fire


A winter evening at my cottage! Nothing could be better. It is peaceful outside and there is a chill in the air that leaves the cottage rather nippy. To me, life doesn't get any better than this...sitting by a warm fire with my cat writing poetry. Cats are amazing creatures, they really know how to make themselves comfortable in a soft chair by the fireside looking so cozy and warm. What a lovely place to spend the evening. So very cozy and welcoming, and I just love a real fire. Nothing beats a wood fire, the smell and the warmth are something, and I enjoy this all winter long. When the nights grow long and the days grow short, when summer is a distant memory and the cold and darkness of winter are a ever-present reality, it is good to sit by the fireside and reflect. I love the light and the warmth from it and in some cases, the crackling sound. Fireplaces have a cozy feel to me, and really, cozy is what I'm all about at home. It is great to be home to the warmth of a fire, tea with a dollop of honey. In fact I'll creep under the quilt and sleep soundly all night.

The little things


"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."