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Sun Break

Dec 20th, 2007 by Kathy

We’ve lived in Washington 3 years this month. The weather is always big news. Snow, rain, sunshine, big news, period. One term I’d never heard before was ’sun break’. It refers to the sun peaking through the gray skies and clouds on a winter day. The weather report goes something like “intermittent showers and sun breaks throughout the day.”

When the sun comes through it’s gorgeous. The winter angle is nothing short of spectacular. On the eve of the solstice it’s particularly beguiling. I spent the day puttering in my sewing room, organizing, working some last minute Christmas fun, and listening to the final chapters of Eragon. Simba is always there with me. Snoozing the day away on a high perch.

He always hops down and soaks in the sun when it comes. I enjoy sitting there too, looking out the window, letting the rays warm my face. I’m already dreaming about the New Year and how I’d like it to unfold.

Posted in Musings | 25 Comments

25 Responses to “Sun Break”

on 20 Dec 2007 at 9:52 pm1rohanknitter

Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day.
We’ve enjoyed listening to Eragon also- it got us through many miles in the car.
on 20 Dec 2007 at 10:19 pm2Georgia

It looks like you live in such a beautiful place. I would have thought there would be snow at this time of year though? Here we’ve been having rain, rain, rain, which sounds a bit dreary, but after years of drought it’s WONDERFUL. Happy Christmas!
on 20 Dec 2007 at 11:05 pm3Sarah Jackson

Oh, I remember sun breaks! I grew up in Portland and we moved from Seattle to Phoenix about 2 years ago. I don’t miss the rain at all, but I do miss the delight of seeing the sun peek out just to remind us that it was still around. Enjoy!
on 20 Dec 2007 at 11:39 pm4Miss Sassy

Mmmm. Look at your lovely view. However, it is a lovely green view. I feel like we’ll never have green again in Wisconsin. Your Simba looks like my Toulouse. Maine Coon?
on 21 Dec 2007 at 5:19 am5Cara

He is the picture of contentment there.
(p.s. I’ve made my first Rubble Work Scarf and I’m very excited to give it to the recipient in a few days. And its a good thing I very clearly intended it for her when I started it or I’d so be keeping it for myself. I haven’t blogged a finished photo yet, but I’ll definitely be doing that when I have a minute to get a good shot. Even the unfinished product drew one comment from someone who was going to come over here and check out the pattern!)
on 21 Dec 2007 at 5:47 am6Kathie

Look at that green-ness outside your window! I remember green. I think we used to have it here in Wisconsin but it was a long time ago.
on 21 Dec 2007 at 7:21 am7misti

A very regal kitty! the sunlight is fantastic. I am a huge advocate of natural light and really enjoy the late afternoon sunshine.
on 21 Dec 2007 at 9:55 am8heidi

He is a handsome guy! Any resolutions?
on 21 Dec 2007 at 9:58 am9Kristin

Beautiful photo! I so want to get to Bainbridge island some time soon. We’ve still got the green grass under our little dusting of snow, but last night it got cold enough to freeze all the water on the rain chains. So pretty. The snow really sparkles too. Wonder if any of it will stay around for Christmas?
on 21 Dec 2007 at 10:41 am10Anina

Ooh, that was yesterday morning wasn’t it? I thought about running to get the camera but then just stood there remembering why I love the rain: because when the sun comes out everything is bright and scrubbed clean. There’s no dust around here! I love it!
on 21 Dec 2007 at 11:10 am11Cheryl

What a beautiful view. I don’t blame Simba, I’d be up there myself!
on 21 Dec 2007 at 11:22 am12tinkerwiththis

what a beautiful view!
on 21 Dec 2007 at 12:43 pm13mandy

I love sunbreaks!
on 21 Dec 2007 at 6:13 pm14jordan

and that’s why I returned to the west side for college, Eastern Washington just doesn’t cut it in the winter.
on 21 Dec 2007 at 6:53 pm15Jeannine Beilman

I so enjoy reading your blog, seeing your many projects and I love the picture with your cat looking out the window. What a wonderful, peaceful view you have. Thanks for all you do.

Jeannine
West Bend, WI
on 21 Dec 2007 at 7:45 pm16Liesl

Hey, our cats are twins!
on 22 Dec 2007 at 12:21 am17Sarah

Only 3 years? You could pass for a native. I’d say this place suits you.
Merry Christmas!
on 22 Dec 2007 at 6:08 am18PaMdora

Wow, I love your idea for the art rolls thingys to put your pen/pencils into. But I don’t know if I would ever have time to make my own. Do you sell them? I didn’t see them in your Etsy shop.
on 22 Dec 2007 at 8:56 am19Rachel

I love that photo!
on 22 Dec 2007 at 2:09 pm20Katie

What an idlyllic scene!
on 22 Dec 2007 at 2:11 pm21Weirdbunny

That sought of weather sound like british spring. Have a wonderful Christmas lopve Julia x
on 22 Dec 2007 at 2:59 pm22Debra

Oh my gosh….what a beautiful cat!!!!
AND I love those curtians.

Have a great day,
Debra
on 23 Dec 2007 at 9:05 am23nina

I love this shot!!!!!!!!!!!!
on 24 Dec 2007 at 3:55 pm24One Love Photo

Having been born and raised in Washington, I know no different than praying for a sweet little sun break! I have stumbled upon your sweet spot from Dispatch from LA and will be returning for more. I am adding you to my Delightful blogroll. Cheers and Happy Christmas!
-Heather
on 08 Jan 2008 at 10:06 am25Chara Michele

Sounds like a lovely day & Simba looks so sweet sitting there!