Good morning, It’s currently 29 degrees with high winds and freezing rain. The trails are extremely slick. Be wary if you’re venturing out. 24 hour temperature range | High: 47 Low: 25 -- Cold winds press heavily against the wood cabin walls. Climbing out of bed, I go to the skylight and peer out at the landscape. A sheet of ice grows on the window pane. The mountain will soon be sealed in a jacket of ice. A smile eases across my face - I should have brought my ice skates. It’s during these days of winter that I take the mountain’s offerings as they come - never over-planning; never over-worrying. Runnable trail has now become a skating rink; I take the sentiment as a cue to smear preserves on a hot slab of cast-iron corn bread. Savoring the last bite; I prepare another. In the moment, I wonder how anything could dowse a positive attitude; especially when you add-in a slice of cornbread. Onward, Seth “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” Bruce Lee
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Pat walker
12/20/2018 09:00:07 am
I’m sure it looks like a frozen winter wonderland. Love the two photos. Stay safe and warm.
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Jenifer
12/20/2018 09:14:47 am
I sure can tell your a southern boy, Seth! If your beautiful descriptions of the mountains, trails, and weather weren't enough, your descriptions of the delightful breakfasts you've had the past couple of days could lure even the most skeptical reader up that mountain! My husband and I discuss daily how your writings draw us to the mountains, but you really had me at homemade biscuits! BTW, we LOVED your new prints on this week's newsletter! You truly have a gift and all who read your writings and view your pictures are blessed by them! You bring many smiles to many faces! Hope your holiday is a blessed one! Onward!
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James Workman
12/20/2018 09:28:22 am
thanks im sharing!!
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Dan Willard
12/20/2018 03:38:37 pm
Oh, Seth! If you DON'T sell a book or two, full of your artful musings, it will be a crying shame!
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Mayday
12/20/2018 04:25:22 pm
hey Seth, what are the predicted snow amounts over the next few days?
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Yaya
12/21/2018 09:56:20 am
ugh- freezing rain, this too shall pass.
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Michael Thompson
12/21/2018 10:03:29 am
Will the government shutdown affect you, Seth?
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