For the grace of God, I think seasons are beautiful. I don't have to go any further than a few steps outside my door to be reminded of this.
Yesterday the temperature went up to about 55 degrees, melting the ice and snow, enabling us to get our car up our quarter mile driveway for the first time in more than a week. It was not fun schlepping groceries for our holiday up that icy slope, bag by bag. I thought of last year and the snow storms and the salt tablets and the stuck car.
Why am I doing it, I asked myself. Why can't my life just be easy and convenient like other people? Well, we all know the answer to that one. I chose differently. And all choices have consequences, some involving ice and steep hills.
But then, yesterday came, and the snow melted. The skies were azure blue, and we climbed to the top of our property and sat in the field, soaking in the winter rays.
Nature provides some of the best visuals in color and texture. Looking back on last week's weather fiasco, I can now appreciate the beauty of it.
Life here in the winter is anything but convenient.
Which is why it's so important to capture moments of beauty and magic and absorb them as part of the experience.
Beautiful, icy, magical winter.
6 comments:
oooh, I would have made you a lovely apricot tarte in the summer. I am so glad for the seasons as well....came upon your blog through a comment you left on Chez Larssons. I am eager to visit. Will drop you an email to check for next year's availability.
Pia
Gorgeous!
I do not believe that anyone's life is truly convenient and easy all of the time. Personally I'd hate that! I love the challenges that come our way - generally after they have passed of course. It is what makes life interesting.
Diana I am so pleased you ask questions like "Why am I doing it.. Why can't my life just be easy and convenient like other people?" and answer "I chose differently". Through you expressing your thoughts and doubts you (& your blog) have helped me a lot this year. Thank you. Also, thank you for your comments on my blog.
May 2010 bring you peace, happiness & contentment.
Winter is an icy beauty. Glad the warmth has returned for your area. Maybe it will be a short winter as it has been so cold so early on.
I hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas... have a Happy New Year, too!
Cheers,
Cameron
What a lovely way for new potential guests to find us... thank you for your comment Pia and i have sent you a response to your email.
Jerry, you are right. Some times I could use a little "boring", though!! :)
Sue, you and I are paralleling each other on interesting journeys. Knowing you are out there doing what you do helps me.
Cameron, I hope you and yours are happy, warm and healthy, and looking forward to a prosperous 2010!! :)
Just beautiful! We're expected to get more snow this weekend ... we ended up cancelling our trip to Rügen because of it. :-(
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