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Eva’s Byte #290 – Nippers
Jack Frost nipping at your nose…
There’s that nipper--a lyric from “The Christmas Song” which alludes to frigid temperatures. A Storm 10 meteorologist affiliated with one of the local news channels in my neck of the woods, stated that a breezy northwest wind will produce wind chills in the 20s throughout this afternoon.
No doubt, the first of many nose-nippers as winter approaches.
Then there’s the COVID-19 pandemic, nipping at our heels, behooving all of us to make the season bright, however we can, for our own peace of mind.
One of those candle burners at both ends—late to bed and early to rise—much of my self-isolated day is devoted to writing, be it: drafting my WIP, composing a weekly blog and occasional memoir, editing, reading/reviewing.
However, approaching the wee small hours of the morning, I need an ice breaker to nip anxiety in the bud. Last night, during my bout of restlessness, I didn’t feel up to putting in the time to watch a Christmas movie. But, restlessness being a catalyst for Internet exploration, I discovered plenty of You Tube videos on Christmas Home Décor tours.
In my glory, and much to my delight, I embarked on two virtual tours that instilled in me: the warmth, charm, and glow of the holiday season.
If I hadn’t already crafted a gunny sack wrap out of burlap for my recently acquired 4-ft. artificial Douglas fir, I may have considered standing it in a wicker basket and draping a wide scarf or blanket throw to function as a skirt.
No matter the season, there will always be nippers at our heels. When a nip of sherry won’t do, our own creative outlets and pursuits have potential to nip the doldrums in the bud. Perchance, just by changing the scenery.
*My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
There’s that nipper--a lyric from “The Christmas Song” which alludes to frigid temperatures. A Storm 10 meteorologist affiliated with one of the local news channels in my neck of the woods, stated that a breezy northwest wind will produce wind chills in the 20s throughout this afternoon.
No doubt, the first of many nose-nippers as winter approaches.
Then there’s the COVID-19 pandemic, nipping at our heels, behooving all of us to make the season bright, however we can, for our own peace of mind.
One of those candle burners at both ends—late to bed and early to rise—much of my self-isolated day is devoted to writing, be it: drafting my WIP, composing a weekly blog and occasional memoir, editing, reading/reviewing.
However, approaching the wee small hours of the morning, I need an ice breaker to nip anxiety in the bud. Last night, during my bout of restlessness, I didn’t feel up to putting in the time to watch a Christmas movie. But, restlessness being a catalyst for Internet exploration, I discovered plenty of You Tube videos on Christmas Home Décor tours.
In my glory, and much to my delight, I embarked on two virtual tours that instilled in me: the warmth, charm, and glow of the holiday season.
If I hadn’t already crafted a gunny sack wrap out of burlap for my recently acquired 4-ft. artificial Douglas fir, I may have considered standing it in a wicker basket and draping a wide scarf or blanket throw to function as a skirt.
No matter the season, there will always be nippers at our heels. When a nip of sherry won’t do, our own creative outlets and pursuits have potential to nip the doldrums in the bud. Perchance, just by changing the scenery.
*My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
