Friday, March 25, 2011

Why I love this insane weather. And...giveaway winners!


So Spring is here. And yet, the rain continues. Rain, wind, hail, lightning. Truly wintery, gray, “I-don’t-want-to-go-out-in-this” weather. Complain about it all you like—You are entitled. It’s pretty nasty—but in spite of all that, I love it.

No, maybe it’s because of all that. I love curling up inside with a warm cup of tea, listening to the rain beat against the house. I love walking about in the rain—umbrella or not—and getting that fresh, sharp, cool air into my lungs. I love the smell of the wet earth. I love clouds and rainbows. I love the way we can have spring and winter simultaneously, as though this little corner of the world were a bit bipolar. I love seeing bright pops of color in the brave little flowers that insist upon blooming through the gale. I mean, even if you’re longing for the summer sun, surely the bursts of flowery color can bring you a little cheer.

Bring on those wild weather changes. I’ve got my rainboots, layered clothing, and a cup of tea. I’m ready. Plus, summer will be here all too soon and we’ll be moaning about the ridiculous heat. Let’s enjoy some wet weather while we have it. :)

Thank you all for your comments on our giveaway post via tumblr and facebook. We have selected a winner! celery, for your inspiring, summery post about salad with avocado, you win a dozen banana chocolate chip cookies! Yay! And we will definitely attempt your tropical salad recipe very soon. (Note for summer-loving readers: This salad is quite possibly a cure for the winter-is-too-long-blues, if you’ve got them. Check out the comments section on the last post for a quick taste of island goodness.) And celery, email us at wordsandwhimsy@gmail.com to claim your delicious prize. 

Thanks for participating, folks, and if you didn’t win, don’t worry. We’ll have more giveaways soon. 

--Chelsea

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