Day 359 – Coat Drive

Today was the coldest day of the season. I know some people don’t like the cold but I just love the cold, crisp, clean air this time of year. To me, the second that cold air hits my face- I feel so awake…so alive! I look forward to going skiing this year as well as tubing/sledding. I am going to embrace this season fully. I love it because just when I start to tire of the cold, the spring arrives!! The circle of the seasons is truly my favorite thing about living in New England.

Anyhow, although I enjoy the chilly turn of the seasons, there are many people out there cold and uncomfortable because they do not have coats to keep them warm. Recently, the outdoor ice skating rink down the street from my house hosted a coat drive. I heard about it just too late to participate. This evening I called them to see if they would still be willing to take a donation from me. To my surprise the lady who answered the phone said they extended the deadline through to the 7^th. I was so excited.

Although I only had one coat to donate, that one coat will offer warmth to one additional local person. Every little bit matters. Can you imagine if everyone that could spare it would donate even just one coat this winter? No one would be without. In fact, maybe that person would even be able to enjoy Old Man Winter the way I do. #HGAL