What is it about snow?
It magically appears overnight and suddenly the day dawns bright, clean and
fresh. Even the dogs know something special has happened, the world transformed
as they dash happily around the yard. Even though the storm rolls in with gray
skies, an air of excitement begins the day, making everything in the world feel
OK.
Whiteness has blanketed the earth and every tree branch, creating beauty.
With snow on the ground, I can’t help but think of the upcoming holidays and
all of the holidays past. The different seasons of the year, much like hearing
a favorite song on the radio, strikes a chord of remembrance. The firsts flakes
of winter may transport us back in time, remind of us of special moments spent
with our children who are now grown, rekindle memories of parents who played
with us in the snow, makes me smile thinking of all the time I have spent in
the outdoors with my husband.
From making snow angels as a young child to
hiking in local nature preserves with my family and dogs last winter, snow
is the common denominator. Snow forts, sledding, x-country skiing, snowshoeing,
hiking, nature journaling…these are all things that have gotten me out and
engaged me with the wild wet wonderfulness of winter.
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