Tunes of Christmas Delight

[(written on 12-4-09) The coldest morning of the season and all is still. Today the clouds have lifted and as the sky lights up I catch my first glimpse of the snow covered peaks, my heart warmed. The sun rises higher. By 8:00 AM they sky is a clear, crisp, bright blue and the snow sparkles like a crystal. But even thought it looks so cheery outside, the temperature still remains at -5.9F The branches are bowed down under the weight of the flakes. I'll remain indoors today, snuggled up on the sofa with a warm shawl, a crackling hearth, a purring kitten, with a steamy cup of tea. I pull out my basket of yarn and begin to crochet a cozy afghan. The old record player expels tunes of Christmas delight and the lights that deck the tree shine their joy. What a wonderful holiday season!]