Comments on: Pause Again

By: Travis Inman

Travis Inman — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:03:04 +0000

I, too, got married in January, some 16 years ago… Where has the time gone?

I really like this article. It’s proof that you can write, and that you can write well.

Speaking of such, hows that book coming?

By: gzusfreek

gzusfreek — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:23:02 +0000

Alison,
I finally found you! (not that you were hiding but sometimes I can’t see donuts through all the holes JK)
I can’t stand the short days and starting December 21 they begin to get longer. So I like January because the days finally begin to look longer.
What a great month to be married in!
I’m with Avily, I’m starting to really not like the cold. I moved to Arizona from Colorado with the intention of going back. I don’t know anymore. There’s nothing like summer in the Rockies, but the rest of the year?
Great post! and happy anniversary

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:40:11 +0000

Thanks for your responses, and happy anniversary, Rosslyn! (whichever day it is) =)

Today is especially cold, and I’m spoiled to be able to work from home. So cozy. Wish I could share a mug of hot chocolate with each of you.

By: Avily Jerome

Avily Jerome — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:21:05 +0000

I’m a love-the-heat-hate-the-cold kind of girl myself. I don’t see that changing any time soon.

But that’s why I live in Phoenix, I guess. With the weather in the seventies this week, I really can’t complain.

January for me is pretty indifferent. I don’t really love or really dislike anything about it. But I agree that the break after the holidays is nice.

By: Mother Dear

Mother Dear — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:25:22 +0000

January always has seemed cold and somewhat bleak. As you know, I don’t like the cold. However, your writing opens new avenues for thought on the month. Thanks for your insights.

By: Rosslyn

Rosslyn — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:48:09 +0000

After the holidays, I think we all could use some time to relax. My anniversary is in early January, my birthday later in January, and my daughter’s birthday in early February. For the past few years, I haven’t enjoyed January precisely because I don’t get that “pause” after the rush of November and December. One partial solution has been to stop doing much for my anniversary or my birthday, saving my efforts for my daughter’s birthday. I’ve even considered officially moving my birthday halfway around the calendar to open up some space!

By: Christi

Christi — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:21:40 +0000

This is such a beautiful post, Alison. It makes me appreciate the month more…I love that phrase, “…quiet simplicity that hushes the land.” Simply beautiful writing. smiles…