February’s Hidden Charms

I was recently reminded of a conversation that my husband had with a co-worker several years ago.  Over coffee he had commented that February was not his favorite month, as it was too gray and dreary.  His friend replied that she felt just the opposite — that  February embodied beauty in its starkness and clarity.  I think of that each time I peer through the bare trees and see what is normally hidden behind the underbrush, or notice quiet colors waiting for their cue to burst forth, or when the air feels crisp and the clouds are extra bright.  I have to agree… there’s something special about this month.