Snow Days

I love the change of seasons. My favorite seems to be the shortest season of all…autumn. Once the leaves fall off, well…it’s just kinda blah. Winter is my least favorite but I’d probably miss it if I didn’t have it. This winter hasn’t disappointed me though. It’s very beautiful even though it’s bitter cold. 

On Monday, after the storm subsided, Nyx and I went for a walk around the property. I wanted to take pictures. Nyx raced around the yard. She loves the snow. But then she got so cold that she sat under a tree and waited patiently for me. 

The sky was beautifully shy. It didn’t know quite what it wanted to do. Should it shine a bright blue, or remain grey, covered with dark clouds?

I watched a variety of birds take turns at the feeder and five does out in the field. I enjoyed breathing the cold, fresh air. And I loved hearing…nothing. Snow has a way of silencing everything. 

Yesterday, Wednesday, was bright and sunny. The crispy snow sparkled. But it was way too cold to go out for more than a few minutes. My orchids and I enjoyed the sunshine from the kitchen window. 

This morning was extremely bitter cold (7 degrees) but I couldn’t resist going out to take pictures of the sun’s magic upon the frosty fence row. My finger’s didn’t appreciate it so much though. 

We have more snow moving in tomorrow, with 2”-4” possible. 

Today is the 9th of January already. 2025 has started on the fast track. I’m not sure why it’s in such a hurry. I have much I’d like to accomplish before it gets warm again. 

Job 37:6-10 

“For to the snow He says, ‘Fall on the earth,’

And to the downpour and the rain, ‘Be strong.’

He seals the hand of every man,

That all men may know His work.

Then the beast goes into its lair

And remains in its den.”

“Out of the south comes the storm,

And out of the north the cold.

From the breath of God ice is made,

And the expanse of the waters is frozen.”

♥️

Andi