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Jan Brogan's avatar

You remind us that winter can be delightful. A much needed reminder for me at the moment.

T. Elizabeth Bell's avatar

Glad to hear it :) I hate the cold so much -- fuzzy things make winter tolerable!

Brenda Horrigan's avatar

This essay is the perfect reminder on a chilly Vineyard day to embrace our ability to enjoy all sorts of sensations… from the flowy warmth of the space heater near my feet to the chill on my cheek as I gaze out of the snowflakes falling.

T. Elizabeth Bell's avatar

Oh, flowy warmth -- I love that. I'm currently watching the skiers go by... and glad I'm not out there with them!

Terri Potts-Chattaway's avatar

Or winter can be a cool breeze brushing against my face warmed by the sun as my body rolls with the rhythm of the sea. Sent from s/v Cadenza sailing along the Pacific Coast of Mexico.

T. Elizabeth Bell's avatar

Lovely... if only I was onboard with you! But off to Mexico in a week :)

Abby Remer's avatar

Just beautiful

T. Elizabeth Bell's avatar

Thank you, Abby -- you're too kind!

Adrienne Hand's avatar

You’ve brought a welcome softness to this particularly edgy winter, thank you! Love the photos too

Tracey Braun's avatar

Lots of fur in those pictures! Thank you ❤️

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T. Elizabeth Bell's avatar

Thank you! I was wondering too if sense of touch is affected by the sharp changes in temperature -- perhaps it heightens the nerve endings? Or that your skin is often drier and rougher, so that amplifies the senses?