COZY TIME

Hendry's Beach, Santa Barbara, CA

It's actually time to start being cozy.  We can't do this every day, but when we can, here's how:

Stop whatever you're doing in time to check the sunset.  The trees (or buildings) might obscure its descent, but nothing can stop those colors--reds, oranges, purples, blues--from flooding the sky.  Stare as long as you can.

Then, just a few minutes later, feel the cool air, check for the outlines of a moon and decide to stay in for the night.

Begin the evening with hot cider or any favorite drink and add favorite music.

Light a super aromatic candle or two.

Move on to pancakes for supper, real maple syrup, real butter, real easy.  Or everyone's favorite breakfast for dinner. Or everyone's favorite leftover casserole. Cook's choice.

Share your day, really listen, everyone gets affirmed.  Or think about your day, call a friend and share, or send a text that shows concern.

Enjoy a little TV snuggled under a blanket.

 Mesa View at Night, Santa Barbara

Tuck in whoever needs it then run a bath, take off the day's grime, perfume the water, get out your big puffy towel or robe and softest sleepwear.

Look at the moon again before bed, find it wherever it is, behind the trees, high in the sky; enjoy the dark, listen for the night sounds.

Maybe crack the window for the night, read a little, snuggle, nestle, hold onto your sleep-mate or spread out in your clean bed, alone and content.