Carole Knits

october zinnia
october zinnia
martinis with a view
martinis with a view
gettysburg fence for
gettysburg fence for
germinate shawl on rocks
germinate shawl on rocks
field of flags 2
field of flags 2
color affection with edge
color affection with edge
cedar leaf shawlette 2
cedar leaf shawlette 2
3_27_2014
3_27_2014
3_18_13
3_18_13
2_24_2014
2_24_2014
1_11_13
1_11_13
peony-bouquet-for-carole-knits
peony-bouquet-for-carole-knits
dale-and-jackie-for-carole-knits
dale-and-jackie-for-carole-knits
nightshift-progress-for-carole-knits
nightshift-progress-for-carole-knits
  • Home
  • Carole Julius Photography

Ten On Tuesday

January 28, 2014 By Carole

As some of my friends have said recently, this winter sure has teeth. There have been a couple of significant snow storms, there has been ice and frigid temperatures and bone chilling winds. We have had several days were it has been colder here than in Alaska. That’s right – Alaska. And you know, if I wanted to live on the frozen tundra I would move there but I’d rather stick it out here where our winters are generally tolerable. Notice I said tolerable and not enjoyable. Nevertheless, I’m all about finding joy so today our Ten on Tuesday topic is 10 Things I Like About Winter. Let’s hope I can come up with ten.

cozy bed for carole knits

  1. Snow days. These are usually rare although this year we’ve already had 2. And, since I work for town government, I don’t have to make them up the way the school employees do. Winning!
  2. Nesting. Cold winter days are great for lots of hanging out with my man.
  3. Playing cards. Right now we’re very into Phase 10 but usually it’s rummy. We do play cards in the summer but definitely more so in the winter.
  4. Comfort food. Soup, stew, roasted meats – anything that cooks long and slow is so delicious this time of year.
  5. Reading by the fire. I do love our woodstove and the warmth and glow it gives to a room.
  6. Snuggling under the covers on weekend mornings. ‘Nuff said.
  7. Occasional mild days. You know it’s winter when a 40° feels warm! It would be great for a run outside, too, if only the sidewalks weren’t covered in snow and ice.
  8. More light. Sure, it’s cold light but I still appreciate that the days are longer.
  9. Scented candles. I light them at 3pm if I’m home.
  10. Watching movies. Oscar season is upon us, my friends, and it’s time to watch All.The.Movies.

How about that – I did it. And it wasn’t even all that hard, either. But still – how many days until spring??

If you wrote a blog post for today’s topic please click the button at the end of this post to add your link. And if you’d like to receive the weekly Ten on Tuesday email then click here to sign up.

Related posts:

Default ThumbnailTen On Tuesday Default ThumbnailTen On Tuesday Default ThumbnailTen On Tuesday Default ThumbnailTen On Tuesday
« Weekending
Wednesdays Are For Knitting: Germinate Shawl »

Filed Under: Ten on Tuesday

Comments

  1. Laurie says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:35 am

    I’m glad you found something to like. 🙂

  2. margene says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:34 am

    It’s hard to find anything joyful about January. I haven’t even had time to go up the canyon and find bright blue sky. I know it’s there!
    Winter around your house sounds downright heavenly!

  3. Donna says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I forgot about my wood stove and that’s probably my number one thing I look forward to in the winter. We are trying to see all the movies this month before the Oscars, which we normally don’t do. Tonight it’s off to see Wolf of Wall Street. American Hustle was great. Hang in there – spring is coming!

  4. Kym says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:53 am

    These days, 20 degrees feels like a heat wave. (Really.) Nice and snuggly list, Carole!

  5. Patty says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Nesting and comfort foods make for a happy life don’t they? Great list Carole. I’d like to check off a couple more of those Oscar contenders too!

  6. Marilyn says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:33 am

    Great list and right now with this winter we need to keep reminding ourselves that we really do like some things about winter. It’s getting harder all the time though, to appreciate this particular winter!

  7. Vicki says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:48 am

    Yeah, you know it’s bad when my Southern California-raised husband refers to an 18F day as WARM! I am *so* ready for spring!

  8. Mary K. in Rockport says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Not that I believe in portents………………….but – there were an awful lot of spider webs being spun in our house this fall.

  9. Jo says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Ummmm…love those omfort foods. New favorite…salmon, crn and potato chowder!

  10. Jo says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:08 am

    Can you tell my husband was talking to me as I tried to type!

  11. Angelia says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:25 am

    It was 33 degrees here yesterday, and people were saying that it felt “balmy”. Today, we’re back to 9 degrees.

  12. Bonny says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Thanks for the reminder to look for the good. Your cozy list helped me quit whining and see some of the positives in winter!

  13. Linda says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    It was 38 here yesterday – which felt like a heat wave – LOL! Today it is 10…. I much prefer being cold over being warm (I’m not a fan of summer) – but I have to say, this is a weeee bit too cold! But I keep telling myself every time I’m out running around doing errands – you are burning calories by shivering! And I’m also grateful I don’t have to do a job that is outside! I can only imagine how cold the poor Mail Men/Women and Trash Collectors are!!

    Linda in VA

  14. Hillary says

    January 28, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    You put it all so well. Thanks for helping me find a bit of joy in the midst of all the extreme cold.

  15. Nicole says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    This winter has less obvious teeth here in California. We’ll sure feel the lack of rain come summer, though. 🙁

  16. Amy says

    January 28, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    Thanks for the prompt to find the good in the midst of this winter, Carole!

  17. Mary says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:39 am

    if I could find 10, I’m sure you could! Phase 10 is my family’s favorite game. Also Quiddler (just be sure to get the edition that comes with the dictionary). Stay warm and keep smiling!

Archives

carole AT caroleknits DOT net
my read shelf:
Carole's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

2020 Reading Challenge

2020 Reading Challenge
Carole has read 5 books toward her goal of 75 books.
hide
5 of 75 (6%)
view books

carolejuliusphoto

One last turkey dinner by the Christmas tree. I sw One last turkey dinner by the Christmas tree. I swear we are taking it down tomorrow. Yep. I swear. #turkeydinner #dontjudgeme #mychristmastreeisstillup #saturdaynightathome #saferathome
It’s been a hot minute since I shared a Friday N It’s been a hot minute since I shared a Friday Night Snacks photo so here we are. Cheese and crackers, salami and grapes and apples, and witty cocktail napkins ... nothing has really changed, friends. #fridaynightsnacks #thosenapkinsthough #martinitime #cocktailhourathome #cheeseandcrackers #happyfriyay #helloweekend
On Fridays we bake. #attaboyjack #nanalife #baking On Fridays we bake. #attaboyjack #nanalife #bakingwithjackie  #bakingbrownieswithlove
A rainy Saturday morning, the perfect excuse to dr A rainy Saturday morning, the perfect excuse to drink coffee and read in bed. #rainysaturday #cozyvibes #readinginbed #mudandyarn #christmasbedroom #ignoringmytodolist
Amaryllis Watch 2021 continues. Getting very close Amaryllis Watch 2021 continues. Getting very close now, I think. #amaryllis #amarylliswatch #waitingtobloom #amaryllisvelvetnymph
Amaryllis watch 2021 is on! #amarylliswatch #white Amaryllis watch 2021 is on! #amarylliswatch #whiteflowerfarm #amaryllisvelvetnymph #winterblooms
If there’s one thing the pandemic has been good If there’s one thing the pandemic has been good for, it’s my sourdough game. I actually started learning about making sourdough bread a week before the stay at home orders thanks to @sprboston as he shared his starter and recipe and technique with me. Since then I have kept Mama Cass fed and alive and have baked many loaves of bread. This one might be my best one yet. I did the final proof in the fridge for 24 hours and baked it from its cold state. Great spring and ear and crumb, it was delicious with dinner tonight. #sourdough #sourdoughbread #lookatthatcrumb #lookatthatear #homebakedbread #imadeitmyself #homemadeisbest
Nothing melts my librarian heart like taking my gr Nothing melts my librarian heart like taking my grandson to the library to pick out books. #nanahasakey #librarytime #readtoyourkids #attaboyjack #nanalife
Scenes from our dinner last night. There were only Scenes from our dinner last night. There were only 2 instead of our usual 8 and I missed my crew. Still, it was special to have my guy all to myself and we enjoyed an evening of good conversation, lots of music, and a few dances, too. GoodBYE 2020, Welcome  2021! #happynewyear #capresesticks #bakedstuffedshrimp #filetmignon #cocktailhourathome #dinnerathome #newyearsevedinner #thosenapkinsthough #imadeitmyself
My Instagram #topnine for 2020. Sure is a lot of D My Instagram #topnine for 2020. Sure is a lot of Dale. Good thing I love him! #topnine2020 #instagramtop9
When a very kind neighbor texts you and says, I ha When a very kind neighbor texts you and says, I have French onion soup and I’d like to share it ... you say YES! And when it turns out to be much more than soup but also crocks and bread and cheese and garnish ... you say, I sure am lucky to be part of this community. Thank you, Deb, from the bottom of our hearts. #homemadesoup #frenchonionsoup #kindneighbors #buildingcommunity
For the first time ever I have made ROUND Swedish For the first time ever I have made ROUND Swedish rye bread, ridges and all! That’s right, my local friends, no more stalking the Italian Kitchen for their bakery order to arrive, I can do it myself! Medwurst sandwiches forthcoming! #swedishryebread #limpabread #vörtlimpa #swedishchristmas #homemadeisbest #roundrye
God Jul! #godjul #happysolstice #welcomethelight # God Jul! #godjul #happysolstice #welcomethelight #glugg
Totally in love with our Christmas bedroom! #chris Totally in love with our Christmas bedroom! #christmasbedroom #christmasallthroughthehouse #christmaspillows #christmasbedding #letsstayhome #cozychristmas #letsstayinbed
Tonight at our house it’s sushi and Scrooge! #su Tonight at our house it’s sushi and Scrooge! #sushitime #tatamieastbridgewaterma #sushifordays #watchingchristmasmovies #achristmascarol #georgecscottisthebestscrooge #tistheseason
That’s a lot of trees! #christmascookies #spritz That’s a lot of trees! #christmascookies #spritzcookies #swedishchristmas #homemadeisbest #cookiebaking
I’ve had it for 33 years and it’s still one of I’ve had it for 33 years and it’s still one of my favorite ornaments on the tree. #wheatoncollege #christmasorbaments #wheatoncollegema #christmasbaubles
Of course I made lussekatter for St. Lucia Day. Di Of course I made lussekatter for St. Lucia Day. Did I post the photo I took, though? Nope! I forgot until today but here they are, a day late but definitely not a dollar short. #stluciaday #lussekatter #saffronbuns #swedishchristmas #swedishtraditions #christmasfood #lussekatt #homemadeisbest #julbak #godjul
I may be a shiksa but I can still make good potato I may be a shiksa but I can still make good potato latkes! Happy Hanukkah, my friends! #potatolatkes #happyhannukah
Happy December Friday, friends! #fridaynigntsnacks Happy December Friday, friends! #fridaynigntsnacks #martinitime #cheeseandcrackers #choppedliver #thosenapkinsthough
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Categories

ABC Along Adventures of Dale and Carole Birthdays Bloggers Books Charity Knitting Contests Eye Candy Friday Feeling Crafty Fiber Festivals Food Good, Bad, Ugly Hmmm Knitting Knitting Olympics Macro Monday Memes Monday On My Mind Movies One Little Word Photography Project Spectrum Quilting Random Read With Us Reenacting Run For Your Life Saturday Posts Selfies Show & Tell Sock Knitting Spinning Sunday Funnies Swaps Ten on Tuesday Thankfulness That's Life Think Write Thursday Three Things Throwback Thursday Thursday Things Uncategorized Vacations Wordless Words in the Wild

Copyright 2014 Carole Knits · Log in