The Napping House

Ever been in a house where a newborn is napping, and, if she's lucky, the new mother is too? There is a hush in the air, a stillness, long moments muffled in a drowsy blanket of quietude. Today, though there is no newborn here, the house feels much the same. A blanket of new snow outside, warm fire in, dog snoring quietly at my feet - I can feel peace settling in to my soul - and instead of letting it lull me to sleep, I will let it carry me to that still place where calm thoughts flow, and words become pictures...