The sun begins to set so early these days. It’s time for indoor exercise with loud music, stretchy pants and commitment to the promised endorphin rush. It’s time for candles and Christmas lights to warm up a room. It’s time for hot tea and hot chocolate and decaf coffee with lots of cream. It’s time for Koselig cooking once more. Pork Shoulder Ragu, One Pot Bolognese and Chicken Soup for my sore throated family members.

There’s comfort to be found. Even in dark hours we can snuggle up at home and take life slowly, savoring tastes and smells and goodness indoors while it’s cold outside.