Countdown to Spring: Deceptive

With the sun making its presence known earlier, staying around longer, and being just a little higher and further north in the sky than it was a month ago, it’s wonderfully bright out there.  That’s especially true with snow covering the ground and bouncing the light in every direction.  Despite the snow, it actually looks like it should be warm and being outside in the sunlight would feel great.

And then you step outside into that 15°F air temperature and wonder if you really, really, really need to be out there at that moment.

The best cure for cabin fever is to get outside.  One of the best treatments for a condition known as seasonal affective disorder is exposure to natural sunlight.  In both cases, you’re also getting a nice self-made dose of vitamin D in the process.  But, it’s hard to appreciate all that extra sun time when you practically have to cocoon yourself to protect against frostbite, hypothermia and the like.

Still, the walk is really worth it and not just because it’s good for you physically.  There’s something you should see.  More on that tomorrow.

Only 31 days until spring.

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