Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme (no kidding!) reside in the herb bed right outside my kitchen door. A strong shaft of afternoon sun lit up one of the parsley plants and the lavender that grows right next to it.
A mild fall in Michigan has kept these plants growing. My cooking sensibilities love being able to step outside, gather fresh herbs and snip them into soups and salads.
Today is another story. The green is gone as blustery winds hit Michigan's Thumb during the night and have stayed. White Rock Shoal is a swath of foamy, angry water. The wind has changed course several times during the day. First from the west, then south, then a nor'easter.
We're not seeing snow yet but tomorrow is the Solstice and the first day of winter. Oh, those ancients knew what they were doing when they settled on these short, blustery days in December for the holidays.
Let's hope that warm hearths and good food will cheer the coldest of souls in these late December days.
Copyright 2012
Wanda Hayes Eichler
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