the beauty of poetry and a family vacation
Read moreSnow Days
Sunday morning, after Friday’s snowfall. Note the ice coating the trees.
the wonder of a child mixed with the worry of an adult
Read moreWinter Wonder
I spy a blurry, furry friend. Do you?
the beauty of winter
Read moreWinter Wonder
Not my favorite season, but…
Read moreSnow in December?
On the way home from lunch.
I'd heard it might be a possibility and didn't think much about it. Then down it came anyway: snow. In early December. In the South. Unexpected beauty for sure...
Read moreSpring-less Break
Snow at Aunt Jenny's house
Most people around here, when they make spring break plans, head south to Florida. Not us.
We head north. Not to ski but to sight-see. More often than not, we run into non-spring break weather, and we aren’t always prepared...
Read moreWhy Winter is a Good Thing
Two days ago, we had our second snowfall of the season, which is practically a record for our area. Temperatures have been very cold--definitely a record for our area. Snow is beautiful, and I enjoy it when we have it, but...
Read moreLiving for Spring
It was snowing. Again. Another bitterly cold morning in Chicago. Nancy sighed, dreading her commute. As a licensed professional counselor, she worked hard to make others’ lives better by helping them become who they’re meant to be.
She loved her work, but snow on the ground made it hard for her to get around...
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