Did You Know ???

Did you know that:

"Seahorse, ladybugs, woolly bear caterpillars, and dragon flies do it - HIBERNATE. Life is but a Winter Dream."

-Vivian Swift

There are many days in winter where I wish I could hibernate. Especially Monday mornings.

January

"January is the Warrior Month because it takes a WARRIOR to soldier through these cold, dark, harsh January days. This must be why the Romans put January at the head of the calendar, the better to teach the most important lesson of the year, that: 

What it takes 
          to get through January
is what it takes 
          to get through LIFE."

-Vivian Swift

January - Front Yard Tree

Today, in my continued inspiration from Vivian Swift, I drew another tree. This one was drawn free hand from a photograph of our front yard tree. I think it turned out pretty well. In her book When Wanderers Cease to Roam, she says, "What it takes to get through January is what it takes to get through LIFE." I have to agree. 

Sadly, this beautiful silver maple is probably on its last leg. Dale said it's good I captured it before it goes down soon.