I know
most people would probably disagree with me on this, but I love winter! Of
course, I only love it on days I don’t have to go to work or when it snows. I
like to be home watching the snow fall as I sip my coffee and stroke my cat and
maybe venture outside to walk around and take pictures of the beautiful white
blanket covering everything. I think this love stems from the fact that I grew
up in the Phoenix area. So, my only childhood experiences with snow were an occasional
dusting at my grandma’s house in Globe or a two-hour drive to Flagstaff or Prescott
Pines on a couple day trips to "see the snow." Moving to Oklahoma and having snow
days and ice storms was a completely new experience for me. I could do without
the ice, but it only snowed a small amount one day this winter in my area, and
it just hasn’t felt like a proper winter yet. So to help ease my longings, I
thought I’s share some pictures from past winters. I have a lot of snow pictures, but not too many that don't require editing, so I've used some of these before. But, I know I haven't shared my picture of Fred the snow-frog until now :)
I also have a random question which may seem odd for this month, but we'll just say it's for "research purposes": Can you think of a young adult or realistic fiction book that does not include romance as a key plot point among the main characters?
Really like the third one. And that is one funky snowman.
ReplyDeleteI prefer winter as well. Bring on the snow and cold!
Thanks Alex :) I'm still saying "bring it on" for some snow, but the temperature here has been nice, except the wind is terrible!
DeleteToo cute with the snow frog :) I think it is good perhaps that you guys are having a mild winter after some of the brutal ones of a few years back; but I do agree, it is fun sometimes to have the snow, especially if one doesn't have to be out in it and can just enjoy watching it falling through their window safely tucked at home.
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a young adult book right now that would fit into that category you mentioned. I'm sure there has to be one though, don't you think? Maybe a Google search?
betty
Betty, it has been an exceptionally mild winter this year, and I'm sure there are a lot of people around here who appreciate it. I may have to do some research on finding a book like that.
DeleteI am not a cold-weather person, and yet I live in Idaho. My parents (also in Idaho) sent me pictures of their front yard with 3 feet of snow on it. Thankfully, where I am, the snow melts pretty quickly. I think if I didn't have to work, I'd like the snow more. :)
ReplyDeleteLoni, I agree that going to work in the snow is not so fun, but if it get bad enough, I can call in because of my location in the country with some roads that get really bad. Snow melts fairly quickly here too, because of our constant fluctuating temperatures.
DeleteBeautiful pictures. I moved to Florida from the northeast so I've had my share of snow, ice and numb feet. However, once in a great great while I see a photo that reminds me of how beautiful it can be. Your pics did that!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb! I'm glad my pictures were a good reminder for you :)
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