There is a small diner/restaurant in the neighborhood where we live. I pass it almost every day when I’m out for a walk. The window glass reflects the fallen leaves and their textures, along with the empty bike rack by the street, onto the plates and the table top. Although the diner isn’t open when I go by it’s comforting to see the dishes and silverware and napkins sitting on the tables waiting for someone’s arrival… just as we are waiting for the upcoming holidays, winter, and snow with the turn of the calendar to December..
The momentary snowfall
Dawn broke early with a fresh white snowfall. The sun traveled upwards but the dark clouds to the east were moving in. They seemed to curtain off the sunlight and it streamed onto the snow-covered lake. With a sudden gust, the wind blew the resting snow off the tree branches and it cascaded to the ground, backlit by the sun. It was momentary and it was breath taking – all in a split second.
Snow and ice on Como Lake
After a week or more with below freezing temperatures, we reveled in a day of 40 degrees and sunshine. I took advantage of our “heat wave” and went for a long walk that took me through Como Park. As I went past the lake it was wonderful to see the snow and ice patterns. The dark areas in the photograph are clear ice, interrupted by the white snow that had been blown across the lake. There were lots of big cracks going through the surface too. Once we get back to our cold temperatures, the ice will continue to form….all a part of winter in Minnesota.
Veteran’s Day
My dad – Stan Staats – who served in the Korean war.
Thanks to all our country’s veterans. It’s a small word, but it is heartfelt.
Holiday cards and 2019 desk calendars
With the turning of the calendar page to November, we are getting closer to the holidays and the new year. For the past 15 years I have been offering my original line of holiday cards and desk calendars with my photographic images.
These images are some of the samples for this year. More information, along with the complete line of cards and calendars can be found by clicking on the corresponding tabs at the top of my blog page.
Thanks for following along on my blog journey. I’ll take this time now to wish you joy during the upcoming holiday seasons, and a new year that’s filled with beauty and amazement.
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