Fresh snow this morning!
I am so happy to see it!
It’s not the first, this year. We’ve had snow, cold and icy, clinging to the windshields, making roads difficult and reminding us that winter is on its way to Beaver Island.
This is the first “fluffy” snow.
This snow has power.
It has already softened the landscape. You almost wouldn’t know that I didn’t get my garden clean-up done. It’s no longer obvious that my lawn hasn’t been mowed since late August…and now it won’t be, either, until springtime! It’s impossible to tell that there are leaves under that snow, that I never got around to raking up.
This snow has greatly improved the look of my “to-do” list, just by blanketing all of the undone tasks in soft white.
It has also changed my outlook.
I’m starting to look forward to the holidays. I’m thinking of the inside activities that this weather is good for: reading, writing and art-making. I’m thinking of comfort foods: soups and stews and casseroles. Baking, for the warmth of having the oven going, and all the goodness that brings. Sleeping under layers of comforters and quilts. I’m thinking of all the little projects around the house that I didn’t have time for in the summer. It’s time now!
Today, after work, I’m heading for the Stoney Acre Grill to meet friends. Today, we play Pub Trivia! We have our own Powers’ Hardware team, and there is some good competition. It’s all good-natured competition, though, and it benefits a good cause, the Beaver Island Food Pantry. It’s going to be a good day!
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We had a dusting of snow where I live but nothing like what you have! Happy Snow-time!
Thanks Gretchen…the snow is definitely coming…so far, just enough to look pretty and that does make me happy.
Nice to see a bit of snow. It is too early for us in the UK, and we didn’t get any last year. But hopefully we will get some this year. Your photo reminded me how much I miss it 🙂
Oh, I’d miss it too, if we didn’t get snow all winter! It softens the landscape and seems to make the cold more bearable. Thank you for reading, and for your comments!
You should tell us more about pub trivia. Never heard of it. I’m so glad that you like your snow. Please keep it all to yourself. 🙂 I hate snow after it turns to slush after one day. It is messier than a hard rain
Well Yvonne, our snow tends to last until Spring, so it’s a good thing I don’t mind it! Maybe I’ll write a blog about Pub Trivia…thanks for the suggestion!
As long as you are happy Cindy!
Thank you for reading, Lubega, and for your comments!
We too have, and I welcome, our first fluffy snow, I’ve always thought such a snow was nature’s answer when all the color is put on hold.
Oh, that’s a nice thought! I see you’ve been out cross country skiing already! Thanks for reading, Bob!
Your snow looks so beautiful. 🙂
We don’t have the traffic that cities do, so our snow does make the landscape look quite stunning! Of course, I’m tired of it by the time April rolls in, but right now I’m enjoying it immensely. Thanks for reading, Robin, and for your comment!
I love how this beautiful snow has changed the look of your to do list and lightened your load! Revel in that my friend.
Oh, I am, Joss! It’s the best my to-do list has looked in quite some time! Thanks for reading, and for your comments!
You have the right attitude! Husby has been baking bread these days and the house is so cozy with that lovely aroma. I hope you can keep the winter comfort feeling all season. I also hope you did well at Pub Trivia – I stink at trivia, but it would be a good excuse to go to the pub, eh?
Well, we did poorly this year, narrowly avoiding last place at trivia…due to over-thinking, for the most part. We had fun, though. Thanks for reading, Sara, and for your comments.