DECEMBER THE GREAT

December -- the great month -- is just around the corner. Why, you ask, is December so great? I'll give you a huge list of reasons:

Oodles of Birthdays for family and friends (me too)
Friends dropping by
Snow so white and bright you need sunglasses
Skis and Mountains
Sagittarians
Vegetarians
Meataterians

(Take a Breath)

Snowshoes
Snowballs
Snowmen
Snow Angels
Icicles
Christmas
Mulled Cider
SquashPiesEggnog
Music
Dickens

(One more breath)

Flannel pajamas
Uggs
Corduroy slacks
Wool SweatersCashmere SweatersTurtlenecks (Mock preferred)
Scarves (silk, merino, cashmere, they are all so warm and colorful)Hats
Reading
Dreaming of Next Season’s Rides

(Drumbeat)

And the best reason:For those lucky enough to have been born in this great month, December is a time of new beginnings. We adventurers just love new beginnings, no?

Peace be with you all as the snow heads our way. I still pray for just one more ride before I put Shadowfax to bed for a long Winter’s rest.