Hints for chasing away the cold, dark and gloom?

[dolorous_ett]

I keep meaning to post, but even though the huge crisis I dreaded is past, I'm still exhausted, and as a result I alternate between busy, exhausted and embarrasingly self-pitying at the moment. So I thought, rather than inflict this horrid state of mind on my poor friends-list, I should try and make something nice of it. 

So - any suggestions on how to keep winter gloom at bay, or to make winter gloom fun? Any hints on how to chase away exhaustion? Any cheering links to humorous things? Or pleasant but serious things? Warming recipes? Anything considered!

Comments

Re: There are two paths to enlightenment.

[dolorous-ett.livejournal.com]

Real ale is always good news, at any time.

But I know very little about cider - can you recommend any particular type? I'm sorry to say that, being the age I am and from the place I am, I tend to associate cider with drunken teenagers - but I gather this is very unfair?

Owl me.

[wemyss.livejournal.com]

Most real cider is locally produced; email me. (I've clean forgotten where you are these days, and need to know if I'm to advert you to a good local cider.)

Re: Owl me.

[dolorous-ett.livejournal.com]

You are very kind - I'll email you tomorrow. Thank you!