By Diana Baur
Whether it’s snowy or simply chilly, December is a welcome arrival. With its hearty foods and layered sweaters, it’s a chance for us to experience nature in a way that we simply can’t any other time.
It’s the month of the solstice, the short days of the year, when the flicker of candles glow against walls and we allow ourselves to indulge in a bit more food than we actually should. We welcome visitors with cinnamon and nutmeg laced teas and cookies.
December days are not days to be muddled through, although if you turn on the TV and allow your brain to get wracked with manic advertising about all the things you’re lacking, you might very well think so. The commercialism will do nothing but exhaust you and make you feel like you need to buy more... More...
