Snowy Fun

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

As I coped with already deep snow, yesterday afternoon new snow fell. It partially re-filled the walking channels that I’d blown earlier so I could move safely around the property. This morning, more snow-blowing will renew those channels, and also, create walking paths in the horses’ dry lot. There, snow is very deep and unsafe for hauling hay out, for horses mill eagerly, sometimes crowding a bit.

Since a picture is worth (to me, more than) 1,000 words, this quick view of accumulating snow over a few days shows the furnishings on my deck losing their identities.

Prior to yesterday’s newest snow shower, I went outside with a camera to capture some incredible scenery, like junipers so heavily ladened that snow has their limbs drooping almost to the ground.

My property looks different from any prior time, and so, I wandered while daydreaming and taking photos. Suddenly, I saw my next door neighbor, Annette, walking toward me.

She was coming to offer help for clearing snow and enjoyed finding that I had snow-blown needed pathways. We trekked together on one and discovered this standalone, delicately frosted beauty.

All that happened before new snow fell for hours late yesterday. This morning, I’ll again crank up the blowers.

Dear Readers, The sun’s out now, and also, hopefully shines on you. Diana