The above photo, taken at Arches National Park, Utah, brings joy.The sight of a snowy terrain triggers a call to be outside, kicking up powdery snow and catching snowflakes on my tongue. I think about the time I snowshoed in Yellowstone after a heavy snowfall and a few years later in the Colorado mountains. I recall…
A lovely blue sky this morning, and the winter scene has melted away. A heat wave–50 degree days–replaces yesterday’s cold air blast. Still, my little fireplace warms my feet and disperses the early morning chill. At lunch yesterday, I drive out to a nearby lake/park. My goal is to walk, enjoy the winter scene, and scout…
A few days ago, I drove through the Sheyenne River valley. Trees stood fully naked, the last leaves blowing down valley on an icy thermal. Birds are long gone, although it seems like yesterday a few stragglers remained. I wait for the first flakes of sn, sn, sn, SNOW, which could fall any moment. The early…
Winter officially begins December 21, 12:11 PM, on the winter solstice. Baaaaahhh! Winter has its own agenda and timeline, and those of us who live in winter climates can tell you winter is already here. The winds are roaring, morning temps are often in the 20s and a light snow lingers in the shady areas…
The weather is not on my side for camping adventures. We are having some dry, sunny fall days, but my days off again look snowy and cold, according to the forecast. Well, at least Tango and I can get out for walks. After November 3, when we turn our clocks back, those walks will be…