Ten on Tuesday.

Ten ways to get through the rest of winter?

1. have a romantic picnic inside.

2. Read a big fat juicy novel. A few of my favorites?

  


"Sacajawea," by Anna Lee Waldo

"Pillars of the Earth," by Ken Follet

"Tess of the d'Urbervilles," by  Thomas Hardy

3. Write a poem or a limerick or a haiku each week. Need inspiration? Check out my new favorite blog buddy, Jingle, who  gets my creative juices going daily.

4.  Plan and execute a room mini-makeover....our most recent? A bathroom on a budget. Free paint, free sink, new counter-top over a JR-resurfaced vanity, a few repainted auction finds and some chrome hand me down accessories. Oh, add a 1/2 price shower curtain, too!

 Or, just rearrange furniture.

5. Cook something new and different.  I love anything published by Cook's Illustrated. It's like having cooking lessons right in your own home.

6. Hold off garden cravings with a fresh pot or vase of something floral each week.

7. Knit one last pair of mittens or start a sweater for Spring. I have a sweater sized stash of red Debbie Bliss Cathay that just wants to be something.

8. When cabin fever sets in, organize CD's and make some ITunes play-lists.  Then, turn up the music and dance.

9. Find a need in your community and commit to fulfilling it.

10. Enjoy every last bit of winter possible...the frosty temperatures, walks during snowfall, the wonder of a snowflake, the massive weight of a huge snowstorm. The fireplace, soup, hot chocolate and reddened cheeks after shoveling.

Comments

[Cathi]

Thank you, Lynne. I really needed this this morning. xo

[Lisa]

love that...

[jinlge]

Hello, Lynn;

what sweet act you have by tagging me,
I am thrilled, you enjoy reading, which is cool, i love books too, reading makes us rich inside, we gain knowledge and feel satisfied or inspired via other people's literature..

always, your post is insightful and very pleasant to read...

Thank you for good for being my dear friend,
cheers, ;)

[kathy b]

Walks during snowfall are a treat. Even if it is cold!

[jinlge]

I giggled when I read your correct solution,
sorry that you have to wait until all possible people commented to see your comment,

you are awesome on math,
great discovery, ;)

[Lindsay]

Hello!
I look forward to reading your blog every morning. So inspiring!
Thank you so much for posting a book list! Add some more recommendations when you get time! I already picked up a copy of Sacajawea. I'd never heard of it -- it looks very interesting!
Thank you for posting this wonderful blog... it' truly my favorite. :)

[jingle]

How are you, Lynn:

wishing your day filled with joy
and pleasure.

It is refreshing to come here
and read your post.

;)