Realization: I realize our Utah winter is only about half done, and I am not complaining. I love the fluttering of fluffy flakes in the air,  the tracks left by the deer in the orchard, the crackling as feet break through fresh snow. I love bundling in mittens and scarves, and red noses from the frost, but after seeing this today:

I realized a quick dip in an outdoor pool, followed by a siesta in the sun, would be lovely.