Friday, January 28, 2011

Fortifying

for*ti*fy ~ verb
1. to furnish with a means of resisting force or standing strain or wear
2. to make strong; impart strength or vigor to

A very good friend of mine (and her husband) introduced me to the lovely art of "fortifying." It usually involves lots of pillows, blankets, soft clothes (often pajamas), comfort foods, and gently doing something that quiets the mind, energizes the soul, and lulls the hum around you. Sometimes, it involves outdoor fun, too. But of a very particular sort. We've been doing a lot of fortifying around here lately--leaning into the hush that comes with the thick quilt of snow tucking us into our home.

Quite play...

Tea and cookies by candlelight...

Astronomy ice...

Sharp blades...

A cup of cacoa comfort...

How do you fortify?