Snowfall

I’m happy to feel joyful again, watching the snow fall. I missed that, as my practical self fussed more, lately, about snow removal and icy conditions than the natural beauty of a snowfall and a sense of invitation for a warm, safe cocoon. As I felt joy again for the...

December 19, 2016—Day 353 (WD 634)

Welcoming a New Winter’s Day, Dear Creator – All the yards I looked down upon over the summer, admiring their rich, vibrant greens and other colors – they’ve all transformed to black-and-white, a snow and ice covered landscape. I worked with a great crew in the store...

November 21, 2016—Day 325 (WD 606)

Welcome, Winter! The rain I woke to yesterday morning transitioned over to snow, which continued for a good part of the day.  It was a long time before it began to stick at all, so we didn’t get much accumulation here, but it was lovely watching the snow fall. This...

February 24, 2016—Day 54 (WD 335)

Welcome to Another New Day, Great Creator! Well, winter has made another brief appearance overnight, bringing a sloppy, frozen mess to the morning commute.  We’re getting sleet and freezing rain coating the snow that fell earlier.  Later today the weather will...

Time with Friends

Saturday brought a wintry storm that coated the land in a crystalline blanket of new fallen snow. The view out the window the next morning was of a picturesque New England in winter. I am grateful for the strong differences in seasons here. Each season has its...