The weather man projected an 8 inch snow storm which when it was finished ended up being from 14 to 17 inches. I live for snowstorms. In fact I become a child just watching the snow come down.  We got more than our share of snow and we're expecting a nor'easter this weekend.  They are projecting more snow than this one, colder temps and more winds. 

 

Last night just as the snow was ending I looked out the window at the outdoor tree and just fixated on the glow that radiated on the fresh white snow.  The peace and stillness just rattled my soul. The lights on the tree are white and radiate quite a distance from this lone blue spruce that sits on the knoll.  It really is a lovely scene in the night.

 

I have a story about Sydney.  Sydney is now 10 months old and loves running.  There aren't many occasion where she can run to her hearts content.  Yesterday was one of those days.  It had already been snowing about 4 hours and the snow was falling at about an inch an hour, later at 2 inches an hour and I thought now is a good time to let her loose.  No traffic on the roads, fields all around and she can run to her hearts content. We watched her the first 30 minutes; in the fields, around the garage, among the apple trees and after any scent that she could still find.  Then there was this 10 lapse in time and when we looked again, no Sydney. The snow kept falling and finally Pete took the red leash and went out on the road.  No Sydney.  Then this Cadillac pulled up where Pete was standing and on the back seat was Sydney. The man opened the door, let Sydney out and drove off.  Pete didn't recognize the driver nor the car and we don't even know where he went.  He just drove off into the snow storm.  I'm sure the clue was Pete walking with a red leash in his hand.  So today it is back to the limited range of the wire run.

 

Since we opened the spigot to the rain barrel, my orchids aren't getting their share of rain water at the moment.  So yesterday I was gathering snow to melt in 5 gallon buckets so I'd have a few feedings of rain water.

 

Subconsciously I think I am thinking about where I can improve things in the coming year. One is to be more deliberate and consciencious about my writing and taking better care of my orchids.  It really has taken a year or two to begin to understand the care of orchids.  I'm still working at improving the environment for my orchids and understanding which need more moisture and where others require being dry before watering them again.

 

I guess it is time to work on more of my Christmas cards.  Blessings to all.  Bittersweet