Seasonality

I. Winter

More indoors. Buckling up. Cabins, fireplaces, bars, concert halls, hot tubs, saunas, baths, pools, pool halls, libraries. Yoga. Sweaters, jeans, parkas, gloves, blankets.

Pickled, rich, fatty, sweet. Stews, mashed potatoes. Soups, roasts.

More learning, growth, preparation, progress. Making money. Healing, restoring, recovering, organizing, setting up. Building.

More old and familiar. Re-reading, re-watching, and re-listening. Coziness and comfort. Rest. Luxury. The artificial. Small groups.

More melancholy, reminiscing. Sleeping in. Patience, taking time. Going slow. Buses, taxis, trains.

Cleaning. Checkings things off. Gettings things delivered. Refinement.

A little more “no”, “less”.

II. Spring

Transition from Winter into Summer. Shaking off the cold. Trying to catch the incoming warm days. More planning, anticipation, optimism. Shaking off the rust. Beginnings.

Warming up.

III. Summer

More outdoors. Letting go. Cottages, lakes, patios, hikes, boats, beaches, cafés. Running. Shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, sneakers, sunglasses, nudity.

Fresh, acidic, crisp, crunchy, juicy. Salads, sandwiches.

More reaping the rewards, transition, change, expression. Spending money, using up. Pushing, extending, spontaneity. Destroying.

More new and exciting. Discovery. Healthy discomfort. Experiences, pushing boundaries. The natural. Big groups.

More making the memories. Waking up early. Impatience, eagerness. Rushing, going fast. Bikes, planes.

Making a mess. Letting things slide. Picking things up in person. More exploration.

A little more “yes”, “more”.

IIII. Fall

Transition from Summer into Winter. Bracing for the incoming cold. Stocking up. Trying to capture the remaining warm days. More taking stock, gratitude. Processing. Endings.

Cooling down.