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Here in western New York, middle of the day, it's snowing again. (After it all melted yesterday because the temperature was 45 degrees Fahrenheit at 10 p.m., what the hell?!) Very pretty at this point, pretty flurries that aren't too windy, and it's even more enjoyable because I don't have to go anywhere. Looking out on it, I want to spend all afternoon writing next to a window with a view, or go roaming in woods (possibly feeding chickadees at the same time, as they're the world's cutest and cheekiest birds), or make snow angels. It reminds me of my current writing project, which is very much winter-oriented.

What are your favorite wintry books, movies, or music? There's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen, of course.

Good Christmas music can be found on the albums "Mistletoe and Wine" by the Mediaeval Babes; "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," "A Winter Garden," and "A Midwinter Night's Dream" by Loreena McKennitt (though I haven't listened to the last one yet).

On days like this, when there's just enough snow and still other colors in the world, I can love winter.

EDIT: Everyone's suggestions in the comments added. Also, the novel Winter Rose by Patricia A. McKillip. The book is both lovely and haunting.