To make myself feel better about the extremely cold weather we’re experiencing now, I took a look at some of last year’s images. These collages are a result of that time. Seeing these does make me feel better and brighter in spirit.
Spring flew swiftly by, and summer came; and if the village had been beautiful at first, it was now in the full glow and luxuriance of its richness. The great trees, which had looked shrunken and bare in the earlier months, had now burst into strong life and health; and stretching forth their green arms over the thirsty ground, converted open and naked spots into choice nooks, where was a deep and pleasant shade from which to look upon the wide prospect, steeped in sunshine, which lay stretched out beyond. The earth had donned her mantle of brightest green; and shed her richest perfumes abroad. It was the prime and vigour of the year; all things were glad and flourishing. ~Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist
Fresh fruit, cereal, tea, chocolate, flowers, something to read – and a good companion – the best things in life. Even as I long for Summer, I realize that it is these cold, bitter winter days, that make the longing and the memory so sweet. “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
― John Steinbeck Travels with Charley: In Search of America.
Another favorite of summer is watermelon. As I looked at my pictures, I realized that even when I have watermelon in winter, it doesn’t seem as satisfying and delicious as it does in summer. Summer fruit is good.
If you’ve been feeling a little tired of all the wintry weather, it is my hope that the collages brightened your day and brought joy to your heart. Maybe some of my favorites are yours too and hopefully, Spring is just around the corner – and then Summer.