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REAL ESTATE CORNER By Bernadette Donohue
Winter’s Embrace: Finding Adventure and Warmth in the Whites
W
inter in Mt. Washington Valley is an exciting and enchanting time for locals and vacationers alike. Outdoor adventurers and nature enthusiasts (and kids,
of course) yearn for the arrival of the cold white blanket that
covers our towns with a fresh new outlook on life. While many
of us look forward to the abundance of outdoor fun and adventures, we also know that this invigorating season is short lived.
lamp and learned that lesson the hard way with a few too many
spills. As the moon rose higher over the mountains, and we had
just crossed the covered bridge, a snow groomer passed on
through, creating a magical “Currier and Ives” scene caught by
the few of us slower pokes in the group. Back inside our friends’
beloved abode, we enjoyed hot drinks and shared some very
funny stories of misadventures that brought tears of laughter to
Whether you 昀椀nd yourself cuddling up by a cozy 昀椀replace, sipping on a cup of hot cocoa,
reading a 昀氀avorful novel or watching a favorite movie, winter reminds us of the simple pleasures
that bring the longest-lasting sense of happiness into your heart and home.
With our many layers of warmth—and despite our exposed,
cold nose and cheeks—we continue to seek and find thrills
amongst the chills of our winter wonderland in the Whites.
Since my mid-20s, one of my most cherished winter adventures has been cross-country ski outings, on a full-moon night,
with friends. Although not every full moon in the winter months
is clear enough or has the right ski conditions to venture out,
last year we had an ideal one. Our night-time adventure started
out, perhaps a little too early, on that crisp and clear evening, as
it was still pretty darn dark before the moon was high enough
to see far in the darkness. Some of us weren’t wearing a head-
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all, making for yet another treasured wintertime memory, not
soon to be forgotten.
Winter is also a wonderful time to focus on home. A time
to sift and sort through belongings that no longer serve your
needs; to move out the old and make way for the new. Once the
holidays are over and the new year has been rung, it’s a great
time to stay warm, get organized, and set priorities for the year
ahead. In the seasonal lull, it can be a perfect time to make
some headway on the list of home improvement projects that
will ultimately bring you added joy at home (in addition to an
increased resale value).
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