It’s record breaking cold around here, and a lot of other places too.  This morning I layered up with sweaters, scarves, hat, coat, gloves and boots, and picked Katie up to carry her out to her favorite place.  I thought the -6 was too cold for her to be walking on the snow.  As soon as I put her down she turned and hightailed it back to the front door.  Mission not accomplished.  She didn’t ask to go out again until much later in the day, when I again carried her out, she did her stuff and we trotted back to the house at high speed.  At least by then it was merely zero degrees, a definite improvement.

There are several good things about today though, even with the cold temperatures.  I have the entire day off!  And there is very little wind, so we are appreciating the bright blue sky, the sunshine and the pretty white snow. Of course we’re enjoying it mostly from inside the warmth of our house.  I’m experimenting with a new recipe for soup, with carrots and peanut butter plus a touch of lime juice… and later on I’m trying a new chicken dish for dinner.  There are gentle, softly aromatic smells coming from the kitchen.   It’s been a good day, even with the chill.

Here’s a photo I took of Katie today, as she watched me from inside the house, through the frosty storm door.  Shelties are SOOOO smart!

She and I hope you are enjoying your day too!  Even if it’s darn cold out.  Remember, we’re halfway through January…and February is a short month, so we’re not so far away from spring!  Right?  And more proof of that are the seed catalogs I’ve been receiving in the mail.  Seed catalogs in mail = hope for spring.  At least where I come from!