There's a region in way upstate New York, where brutal winters eventually give way to the sweetness of spring. These dramatic seasonal changes shape fierce spirits and unyielding resolve.
This was a great piece to read. Thanks for sharing Diane. Your winter story reminds me of the winter descriptions in the Little House books and also of the Thanksgiving Song, "to Grandmother's house we go".
Growing up in North-west Canada, I also find it true that the depths of winter contribute to strong and resilient personalities. Perhaps one feels that if you can survive -40, you can survive anything.
There is something about the change in weather which elicits memories of going to grandma's house up north in me. I enjoyed reading your memories of childhood visits to the North Country. Fierce weather requires developing a fierce spirit.
That’s how I feel when I read your pieces! I think they make such an impression because they were. It was a theater of our minds as much as an experience.
This was a great piece to read. Thanks for sharing Diane. Your winter story reminds me of the winter descriptions in the Little House books and also of the Thanksgiving Song, "to Grandmother's house we go".
Growing up in North-west Canada, I also find it true that the depths of winter contribute to strong and resilient personalities. Perhaps one feels that if you can survive -40, you can survive anything.
There is something about the change in weather which elicits memories of going to grandma's house up north in me. I enjoyed reading your memories of childhood visits to the North Country. Fierce weather requires developing a fierce spirit.
That’s how I feel when I read your pieces! I think they make such an impression because they were. It was a theater of our minds as much as an experience.