02/04/2026
Happy "Lì Chūn" Everyone!
According to the Chinese solar calendar, today marks the beginning of the 1st of 24 distinct seasons of the Chinese Solar New Year.
Oddly enough, the season "Lì Chūn, that begins today, is called the "Beginning of Spring" for some strange reason. Perhaps this is because we are steadily climbing out of the depths of the short winter days and approaching the promise of longer days and warmth of actual spring. 😃
So even though there are sure to be some cold days ahead of us, take advantage of all the wonders of winter; maybe go for a walk, visit the silence of the nature center, try your feet at some snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing when the time comes. Or maybe hop in the car and head over to Welch Village or Mount Kato for some adventurous downhill. (yes, they are open)
Or maybe, when and if it snows, just head over to Skinners Hill ( my favorite) and have some fun with the kids up on the hill sledding. That sounds like a fantastic date night, if you ask me.
As winter is drawing to a quick close, so be sure to make the most of it by getting out and enjoying it.
