The Winter Sleepys

This former Californian has a bad case of the winter sleepys. Getting motivated to exercise, or do anything, when short, freezing cold, winter days are begging you to curl up on the couch with a blanket, a book, and a hot cup of tea takes massive effort. Add a pandemic where no one wants to have fun and you realize that slow drift to sleep every night with the potential of a fabulous dream is probably the most exciting part of your day. This is not a good sign.

I’m forcing myself to walk, even in the freezing cold, which is lovely on a gorgeous day like we had last week. I still love winter, even though it did dare to rain, then freeze then snow on top of it creating actual hell on earth for me and Topper.

He just wobbles toward me, silently mouthing “Why are you doing this to me?” One morning I watched him walk in circles for 15 minutes in the freezing cold, waiting for him to pee, only to realize he relieved himself on my living room rug before I picked him up to take him outside.

I’m convinced this is a test like the ones old witches used to play on people in fairy tales to see if they were nice or not. If I lose my temper, karma will come back to me soon enough.

Nevertheless, we all have to keep moving forward. At least we have delicious food to look foward to! I’m re-posting an older blog with a recipe I put up for The Best Split Pea Soup a few years ago. It’s not beautiful, but is scrumptious, hearty, and will keep you warm, plus give you the energy to go shovel snow, or hike up a hill. Just give this recipe a try, you won’t regret it. Here’s a link to the split pea blog: It Ain’t Pretty But, Man is it Good!

Please let me know how you tackle the sleepy’s. I can use a little advice.

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Now, I’m off to bed. YES!

The Best Split Pea Soup

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