Waking in the night, light coming in the transom glowed pink - a good indication that snow was falling. Waiting for sleep, I listened to wind rattle the metal wreath at the front door and shush as it passed through tree branches. In the morning, wind still sifted and twirled through the foot of new snow. The forest was transformed: snow blasted tree trunks and evergreen boughs were flocked white. Hushed as the surroundings, our touring skis made a soft pillowy sound as they fluffed and glided through winter's dreamscape.
A spot of bright color leads the way. |
Observing and writing during January for
So glad you got your snow. Carol
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ReplyDeleteNice, it got up to 70F today. Dry and dusty.
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration!! Great stone and photo... who has such a nice red coat?
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely word picture.
ReplyDeleteThese are places I sometimes vacation. What a joy to live there!
ReplyDeleteRed - my favorite color!
ReplyDeleteWow.. talk about a winter wonderland. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really like it when the snow piles up like that on the trees. Enjoy your langlauf activities.
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Filip
Your words stir my imagination, Barb, - winter at its most beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI just realized what a bad idea a white parka would be.
ReplyDeleteYou're gliding through winter wonderland, and capturing it perfectly, in photo and words!
ReplyDeleteI love to read about your life (and see the pictures) even though it is not a life I would want for myself, because I can't stand the cold. Yet, your engagement with the natural world is inspiring, and by sharing it here you allow me to experience it in imagination and comfort!
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