The days are certainly gratifyingly a little longer, but not always warmer. I still find I need the heating on in the morning, although this morning the sun is shining through my south facing living room window which is very uplifting.

When I was teaching, we had a break towards the end of February, which I always enjoyed and sometimes went away within the UK and had a lovely time. Because it's a short month, it does seem to fly by after a long dark January.

The mornings and evenings slowly drawing out; with the rate of change accelerating as we progress through the month.

Yes, some saving on gas and electricity costs.

Otherwise I take each day, month and season as it comes, and years ago I realised bleating about "roll on Summer" is only wishing your life away.

Winter is a time for hibernating. It reminds us to slow down and then in the spring we get a chance for renewal

Where I live here in Iowa, I don't like anything about February.

I like the signs of life at this time of year! (countryside near Godalming, Surrey)

the 2nd is half way to the equinox from the solstice

i get lots of chocolates 😊♥