It has been frigid cold here in Gatlinburg! Temperatures in the teens for several days. The morning light has a watery winter translucent quality. Our little cabin stares into the face of a stern and slumbering Mt. LeConte.

But it’s also a warm time of year. A fire in the stove, bread in the oven, a cat on the lap, tea in the cup.

If you’re in the area, stop in and visit me at the William Britten Gallery in Morning Mist Village on Glades Rd. in Gatlinburg. No need to purchase anything … stop in and I’ll give you a cup of coffee or tea!