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Cozy Season

 



Cozy: 

1 a : enjoying or affording warmth and ease:
SNUG

b: marked by or providing contentment or comfort

- - Merriam Webster Dictionary 

It’s the first of September and in Maryland that means high humidity, outrageous pollen counts, and a prediction of ninety degree weather. 

Still, that didn’t stop me from getting a bit excited when I saw this post from Columbia’s own indie bookstore Queen Takes Book.



It’s a Cozy Fridays Events List which begins in October, so maybe the weather will be cooperating in a more seasonal way by then.

Going down the list of activities sparked a yearning to have that seasonal cozy feeling even though I’m in an air-conditioned house drinking a glass of iced coffee. It’s funny how that works. Suddenly you’re envisioning being cuddled up under a blanket with a good book in your lap and a warm drink nearby.

Speaking of warm drinks, Visit Howard County did a lovely roundup of cozy cafés last year. Do you have any you’d add to their list?


It’s interesting to note that a Google search of Howard County cozy turned up local resources for heating help.  Good point, Google. It’s easy for me to look forward to cozy season since I have every reason to believe I will have heat when I need it. Not all of us are so fortunate.

On the other hand, AI topped off its Howard County cozy listings with the following:




People also ask: 

What is the main cause of death in Howard County?
What is the best coffee shop in Maryland?
What restaurants are participating in Howard County Restaurant Week in 2026?
Is Howard County, MD liberal?

What the heck?  You know what, Google? People also ask: why is Google pushing absolute AI @#$&*?

Taking a deep breath. Hmm. Now that we’re here…

Something to think about as we get ready for a change in the weather and the desire to come inside to do things we enjoy with people we like:  Get vaccinated. Want to be able to practice safe coziness without endangering yourself or others? Get your flu shot. Check to make sure your COVID immunization is up to date. 

Part of the joy of being cozy is being tucked into smaller spaces. Smaller spaces require healthy immune systems. Get ready now so you can indulge in all those cozy activities that are beginning to look so enticing right now as the thermometer is telling us a whole different story.



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