Fortunately here in the UK the weather warnings have now eased, although flooding is still a problem in some areas, and temperatures remain mild unlike the Arctic-like conditions of America and Canada. However, it is still very much winter and very dark - very, very dark.
This first full week of January it's been all about trying to get outside each day for a walk to catch some daylight and exercise,
even if it's raining, and then embracing the slump into twilight with candles, soft lighting and pjs.Early bedtime is very tempting as is the desire to get lost in a good book. I've been drawn to reading Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier - must be all this stormy weather (it's going to serialised soon by the BBC if you're interested).
How do you cope with shorter daylight hours? Do you find hibernation your natural state at this time of year?
