Finally, It Feels Like Winter!

@Srama,

Just a couple of days back I watched the winter routines of a YouTuber and thanked my stars for the mild winters in our state, in India. I could very well imagine what you described. Winter to us is less work and more lazying, cooking routine becomes a pleasure as we don't have the irritating heat and sweat! Winter is also a time with abundant supply of winter vegetables; I am sure you must be missing Avarekai rotti, uppittu, sambar and whatnot!

 

Winter to me takes back to the old days of Namma bengaluru. ..
The cold morning and colder water from the taps, everyone wearing different color sweaters making it a treat to eyes...
Come winter and my mother used to prepare chakkali, nippatu, avarekalu mixture and other savory items and store in a box...
Piping hot rasam and sambar. .
Somehow everyone around looked pleasant and happy in winters,maybe weather does have a huge impact on a person....

 

Dear Sabita,
Snow is beautiful to watch from our window without going out. World looks beautiful and pure! Flurries as they fall.... A sight to see. Once step out bundled up.... rest is easy. In New Jersey all four seasons are clear cut. In London.... It is all winter throughout except for a few days. I never understand when they say "It is a beautiful day" When I am in a warm jacket!!!! It is only mild winter, somewhat wintelike, severe winter and on and on. Though not much snow but it is biting dry cold. One has to travel in Public transport. That adds up.
Delightful to read.
Syamala

 

Hey Sabitha,

what a lovely word picture. I was almost there, enjoying the mild wintry sunshine, listening to that lone bird chirping in the tree. Enjoyed the picture of the neighbours, all so friendly and helpful, not to forget little baby wanting to push the blame on P.

Can imagine what a task it must be driving in that kind of snow (dangerous as well) and clearing it up as well. But so long as there are so many friendly neighbours, who cares? An occasion to see people outside on freezing days and to bond over some outdoor activity, not to speak of burning up calories!

Enjoy dear Sabitha and think of me when you are having fun out in the snow and listening to birds sing!!!

 

If winter comes can spring be far behind?
Regards.

 

This post and FB reminds my days in Delhi when I landed their first time around republic day when temperature as announced was at 4degree C.
My spouse discovered how to adapt to such cold without central heating. A separate box for preserving winter dress taken out for use during Aug to Jan till holi ayeeray.
We covered the pot with cardigan to endure milk turned into curd in 24 hours. Kidney worked overtime.
Karolbaugh was close to huge lungs of the city and constant chirping of birds nice to watch from skydcrapper near parliament street. The carrot alwa hot with redolence mouth watering....
Thanks for nostalgia.
Regards.

 

So beautifully written !

I was around there in the first week of this month, having helped my DD with all the winter purchases, fretting over landing right in the middle of winter- couldnt she have choosen a better place, couldnt she have choosen fall semester? I was told it has never been this good in the 1st week of Jan . DD , though rolled her eyes, "Mom, you over prepare" .
I landed back home on Thursday. And got the news that a snow storm was expected from Friday night. Did we get her enough canned food, why didnt I get her some candles, would the untested snow boots be good enough. With the jet lag and waking up at odd hours my brain had enough to worry.

Your post brings out the sheer joy of snow, which im my worry I had all forgotten .It also reminds me what better to bring out the human spirit than adversity. It is in tough conditions we reach out and support.

Loved reading it

 

Thatz axiomatic Truth.
Well said thought provoking.
But do remember to be kind to heart.
Regards.