Tell Me Something Tuesday: What is your favorite thing about winter?

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Question: What is your favorite thang about winter?

When I first moved to the PNW from Florida, a nurse told me to find the special things that only happen in winter and look forward to those - like a starbucks drink or food that only comes out winter. That advice really stuck with me and I have found several things that help me, not only tolerate, but enjoy, the winter. Parts of it anyway.

Soup! I love soup and dreary, rainy winter days are perfect for soups. My favorite is my chicken dumpling or my butternut squash but I also love going out for a good bowl of pho. I've been trying a few new recipes this year too. 

Sweaters. I love sweaters and I missed being able to wear them in FL, so that's been fun.

Fireplace. We have a fireplace and I love the warmth and glow on cold winter nights.

By far though, I love the winter skies the most. We live in a very hilly area just a few miles from the Columbia River and we get the coolest clouds, mist, and fog just hanging in the air in the mornings. It doesn't matter where I go - for a walk by the water, driving to do errands, just sitting on my couch looking out my window - I'll get a gorgeous view in the morning. Every day - every view is totally different.

This is the Columbia River - just a quick drive from my house and where I take the dogs walking. The clouds hanging low and the mist coming off the water make for the coolest  views. Dozens of dead logs float down the river and the small hotel down there has twinkle lights along their trail. It has a slightly creepy vibe but I love it!  

The same place at sunset 

That just doesn't happen in the summer because the skies are clear everyday and it gets bright early/dark later. We also have the sea lions are arriving now and Bald Eagles that line the trees along the river. Very cool!

What do you all love about winter?

I actually hate winter lol but that topic is next weeks TMST - so I'm saving that rant lol