Putting A Colourful Foot Forward

Moody, mundane; it’s Monday!   Blue is the colour of this day, and it’s not for nothing.  To lift our spirits, we add a splash of colour.  I need bright, vibrant hues today to brighten this misty, wet day.  Life can feel dull when it’s all wet and grey,  but a touch of colour can bring hope and cheer.  

We have a family tradition: on the first rainy winter’s day; we make pancakes- an old, cozy ritual. Even my wheat belly and wheat intolerance can't stop us.  We’re enjoying pancakes, light and drizzled with cinnamon sugar and fresh lemon juice.  It's simple comfort food that helps us find warmth amid the gloom.

No matter where we’ve travelled, we’ve always noticed that the most unlikely families have the most colourful homes; the grander people become, the more boring their paint jobs are.  I find it amusing how some of the most impressive homes have dull paint, highlighting the contrast with their grandeur.

Lover’s Lane is locked securely, with a massive chain instead of a heart-shaped lock; the trees here are a vivid orange, their wet leaves intensifying the colours.  I pressed my nose to the bars and snapped a  few quick pictures, capturing the saturated hues.

I can’t wait to see what the mountains look like once the clouds lift and the sun illuminates the slopes; I suspect there's a dusting of snow, given how cold it is.  We must make the ordinary extraordinary to survive.