#embracing winter

[seasonalsoph]

Successful tree hunt, followed by decorating by the fire and reading on the couch.

[neverhollowed]

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MANGA: Kajitsu -  Hachita Abe

SERIES REVIEW: Lords Of Discord Books 3 & 4 by Jocelynn Drake

Lords Of Discord: Waking Bel – Jocelynn Drake Soundtrack: Wake Me Artist: Message To Bears Album: Folding Leaves

Lords Of Discord: Embracing Winter – Jocelynn Drake Soundtrack: Silence Artist: Before You Exit Album: 001_love

MOVIE FEATURE: Stop Zemlia

LAST YEAR I WAS READING…(June 30, 2021)

2021 Pride Month Playlist

RELEASE BLITZ: Flowers Under My Pillow by Nell Iris (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Defiance by Annabelle Jacobs (Giveaway)

BLOG TOUR: Unbreakable Bonds by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott (Guest Post & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Kim & Skip by Sam E. Kraemer (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Beyond The Ruby River by Lee Colgin (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Beautifully Unexpected by Lily Morton (Excerpt & Giveaway)

NEW RELEASE BLITZ: The Prince’s Vow by Iris Foxglove (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Battle For The Top by Ariella Zoelle (Excerpt & Giveaway)

COVER REVEAL: Up North by Allison Temple (Excerpt & Giveaway)

COVER REVEAL: Pretty Savage by T.A. Kunz (Giveaway)

BOOK BLITZ: Code Red by N.R. Walker (Excerpt & Giveaway)

SERIES TOUR: The Alphabet Of Desire by Colette Davison (Excerpt & Giveaway)

AUDIOBOOK TOUR: This Is Not A Horror Movie by Sara Dobie Bauer

RELEASE BLITZ: Bennet, Pride Before The Fall By Anyta Sunday (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Family According To Liam by V.L. Locey (Giveaway)

NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Did It All Before by Cynthia Hamill (Excerpt & Giveaway)

RELEASE BLITZ: Island Detective by Sue Brown (Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway)

COVER REVEAL: Hide Your Love Away by Mia Kerick (Giveaway)

COVER AND BLURB REVEAL: Dear Mr. Brody by A.M. Johnson (Excerpt & Giveaway)

BOOK TOUR: House Of Agnes by Fiona Zedde (Excerpt & Giveaway + Q & A with Author)

COVER REVEAL: An Unexpected Kind Of Love by Hayden Stone

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[brandondonnelly]

Do Canadians embrace winter?

Curbed published an article this week called, Why U.S. cities should stop whining and embrace winter. It is about Canada and how we allegedly embrace winter, which is arguably true, except I think there’s still a healthy dose of whining combined with trips to the south.

I went ice skating a few weeks ago along the waterfront here in Toronto. It was a cold night and we debated whether we should skate or do something indoors involving Niagara’s finest red wines. We opted for skating and weren’t cold at all. It was great.

I was reminded of this when I read the line: “The purpose is to get you skating. If you are skating, you are warm.” It is a good reminder that one of the keys to a successful winter space is physical activity. That and hot tubs.

Photo by Joseph Barrientos on Unsplash

[seasonalsoph]

Supper tonight was this salmon with roasted potatoes, a simple greens/cuke/tomato salad, and the mustard dill sauce drizzled over all of it — oh my god, I haven’t cooked such a fantastic meal maybe ever. Salmon and dill and lemon is such a top notch combination.

I’ve been craving my usual hearty soups and cheesy carbs so far this winter, but something about the brightness tonight made me feel alive. Also, it’s no longer quite dark at 5, and being a little hungry doesn’t usually make me nauseous anymore! Things are looking up, folks!

[seasonalsoph]

cozy sunday miles

(not pictured: frost mascara and scraped up knee. it’s icy out there!)

[seasonalsoph]

There is so much beauty in my life these days and i! love! it!

[seasonalsoph]

Being brave, running in the cold - (it turned out it wasn’t actually very cold.)

[seasonalsoph]

Being outdoors in this city is a gift.