January Squirms

Today I had a fit of the January Squirms. All I knew is that I needed to pull on my boots, tie on my little red ear-warmer, and go rake something.

I've always loved winter... this is the first January that I've ever felt so itchy for GREEN. Today the Squirms got the better of me, and I cleared away a good portion of the woods behind the trailer, despite the fact it was soaking wet and didn't rake very well. I went on an exploration and discovered two abandoned pots and a little shelf (container garden score!). I cleared all the insulation and piping and random 2x4's from the front and I must say, it looks a lot better.

And I gathered up some branches, arranged them in a jar, and set them in my kitchen to remind me that winter has its own brand of beauty.