January: John Updike

The days are short,
The sun a spark
Hung thin between
The dark and dark

Say what you will about winter, I kind of like it.

Of course, I'm living in the Bay Area, California.

But still. I've been through dark, gray, wet Oregon winters, and a frigid, icy, snowy, gale-force windy winter in Northern Finland.

And I still like it.

I like hibernating, being cozy in warm sweaters, making thick soups and warm breads, staying inside because "it's too cold out."

And, call me crazy, I like the short days. I always like the return of the sun, but the short days make me want to be home. It's cozy.