A Long Winter's Night

Long about this time of year, after the gluttony of Thanksgiving, the frenzy of Christmas, the optimism of a New Year, and the drudgery of taxes, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) sneaks in and drains what's left of your vitality. During a particularly bleak, mono-chromatic winter without even a good snow storm to entertain you, one must take a closer look at details to put color and texture back on the palette.



Sometimes you find an individual which stands out in a crowd.



Once in a while the world around you opens up and you witness things as they are.



You may discover who you are when you happen by familiar territory one more time.



Or a burst of golden sun before setting may reveal the magic that often goes unnoticed.



Relaxing and letting winter pass with curiosity and grace, spring will again surely happen.

Text and photos © 2005 Mona E. Dunn