The Storm That Wasn't

It felt like snow.  It looked like snow.  It didn't snow. 

Here's a photo from a few years ago when it DID snow!

Cabin Fever

All of a sudden cabin fever is coming on.  The sun finally appeared after a long string of cloudy days, but now the temperatures are rather frigid.  Going outside holds no appeal. I decided my cure for the winter blues would be to gaze at photos near the sea.  Even if it's cold out, I'm always up for a walk by the ocean. 

Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island


 

the sea, Block Island



 

Barn, Block Island


 

Block Island - in the cement

 

Block Island










 

Winter

Winter has been easy on us this year.  So far.  Fingers crossed!  I must admit I long for at least one BIG snow, but I'll take the light dustings over the bitter cold.  It's early afternoon right now and 43 degrees.  Rather unusual, but I'm loving it!  My camera likes these warmer temperatures too.  Just drove to Honesdale PA where I shot this little dilapidated shack along the way.  Not sure why, but I was drawn to it on this dreary day.  Freezing rain comes later, but I'll stay home, snug and cozy in my humble abode.

Magical mysterious mist

I often write about my conflicting life here in the country - loving certain aspects of it, but always secretly longing for the sea and salt air.  Yesterday I felt a deep connection to this area.  I was driving through the Cannonsville Reservoir between Walton NY and Deposit NY.  It was a chilly 7 degrees, but the mist and fog were gorgeous.  Sort of felt like being in a fairy tale.  I was jumping out of my car every few minutes with my camera.  Unfortunately, I didn't have my DSLR due to the extreme temperatures, but I think my $80 point and shoot (gotta love Canon!) did a pretty good job.

Deposit NY, right before heading through the reservoir.  Diamonds in the trees!

 

Sometimes words fail me with such beauty.  Just awestruck.


 

Gorgeous morning.  This was my work commute yesterday.  Pretty wonderful.


 

THIS is why I live here.












 

More of December...

Working to catch up on my blog with the new year approaching.  Will post some of my favorite photos from the past couple weeks.  Fantastic December here in the country!  Sometimes I long to be near the sea, but my camera helps me  connect deeply with a sense of place in this rural setting.  I am surrounded by tremendous beauty. 

Brilliant morning sky


 

just around the corner


 

fog on the river


 

love these clouds!




 

view from my living room

 

a dusting of snow mid-December

Christmas 2016

Christmas morning was perfect.  A little sun and misty fog surrounding the barn across the street.  Definitely the warmest December I  remember.  Yes we had a couple days of winter, but then the unusually balmy days returned.  No complaints on my end and not even sad at not having a white Christmas.  Right now it's noon and 50 degrees.  Wow!
Today I am grateful for my friends, my health, my humble abode here in the country. and the lake house up the road that my friends share with me.  The list goes on...life is good!

Christmas morning - all is calm, all is bright

December's Beauty

Time has slipped away and all of a sudden it's December.  I'm taking photos every day, but not always remembering to post in my blog.  This was today:

Magical December morning. I don't remember a December with such lush late fall colors. Plus, a hint of winter's chill in the air combined with a little mist. Perfect.

on the way to work just around the corner from my house

 

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