Smells like Christmas

My summertime fruit stand has been replaced with wintertime Christmas trees. As colorful and refreshing of a treat the fruit stand was during the hot summer months, the pine smells and lights are a cold weather delight. As I near the corner, I slow my walking pace and peep my head out of my high-wrapped scarf and low-pulled hat. I breathe deeply and let the wonderful pine smell fill my nose. Instantly I'm in a warm living room, in front of the fireplace and looking at a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. As visions of sugar plums begin to dance in my head, a car horn blows and pulls me back to reality. I duck my head from the wind and hurry on to the apartment - baby, it's cold outside!