There comes a point when resting matters as much as staying curious.
No doubt, new ideas keep us awake and honest. Both remind us that life is still unfolding, no matter how familiar our routines may feel. Sometimes the smallest changes, be that a new road, new layout, or new way of looking back can make everything feel fresh again.
Speaking of fresh, you may notice a few changes around here. Past posts are now arranged in chronological order by year, which has turned revisiting them into a bit of a time-travel adventure. Moments that once felt ordinary now read differently, stitched together by time, seasons, and perspective. Familiar stories feel new again when seen through a longer lens.
There’s also a new section called About This Blog, which feels a little like opening the front door and finally explaining why the furniture is arranged the way it is. If you haven’t wandered through that space yet, I hope you will. It adds context, heart, and a bit of history about me, HHH, life here at Winterpast, and the words that live here.
As for us, HHH and I are off to experience new places while making new memories of us. We’ll be gone until February 23rd, filling our days with change of scenery, fresh thoughts, and whatever small surprises travel tends to offer. Stepping away is part of the creative process, too, while new experiences have a way of refilling the well.
Until then, be safe. Enjoy the quiet shift of the season. Notice how each day stretches a little longer as we march steadily toward spring, even if winter has a few more things to say about that..
I’ll be back February 23rd with new stories to tell.