This is a wonderful time of year for me. While I take part in the Christmas rush every year, there are many other reasons why I love this season so much.
First, I love winter, and in particular I love so-called inclement weather. For some reason, I like it when it is cold and gray. I always have. Whether it is a snowy day or a rainy day, while others sit inside and wait for the sun to come out, I am usually outside, experiencing the weather. From the first onset of frost in the fall to the last blizzard of spring, I am in the cheeriest of moods. Don’t ask me to explain why, but for me what most call “inclement” is just fine.
Secondly, I’m a big fan of planning and reviewing and this is when I do my goal setting and progress checking. I have several new ventures to track in 2008, including the one you are reading now. So I’m thoroughly enjoying setting up tools and metrics to do just that.
Finally, I have a budding interest in gardening (pun totally intended) and I have just started receiving seed catalogs in the mail. So far my favorite is from a small company in Missouri called Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. It is run by a young man and his wife and is dedicated to purveying quality heirloom seeds. Web site address: http://www.rareseeds.com
What’s your favorite time of year?