Snow

It fell....and fell.........and fell. Almost 24 hours continuously, covering everything, including the 15 or so inches already on the ground. Ariana and I were safely in the house. Arny was safely in the city, as he decided (and I agreed) that avoiding any kind of travel during and after would be a good thing.

We woke up to more snow than I had seen in a very long time. Things that just 24 hours earlier were visible were now lost in the mountains of pillowy white snow that covered everything. Our front walk was completely gone, as was the little bench in the backyard. I shoveled out a little path for Tess, but she just shook her head as if you say "are you nuts, I'm not going out there!"


After making muffins, coloring, playing games and a SKYPE phone call with Ryder, and with the driveway finally cleared, Ariana and I made our way down to the lake to take a walk. She climbed up the snow to clear our mailbox,


..which was completely buried. It was a smart move because a short while later the mailwoman came slowly down the street. A surprise awaited Ariana, the French postmarked let us know a letter had arrived from Violette and Ulysses..

Whenever I get frustrating not living in the city, I take a walk and remember why I am here. The quiet of a snow covered road, the bright red birds that fly out of nowhere , the pristine expanse that hides a lake - each day brings new sights and sounds. We walked to the beach, but of course couldn't get near the gate because of all the snow. We opted instead for a visit to a friends house, where a sophisticated sledding run awaiting us. Click on the arrow:



What joy!!!!