We have had an unusual winter on PEI so far. December was snowier than usual with snowstorms every week in the month. The new year brought more and more snow then a lovely 'January thaw', which Islanders welcomed like a desert's oasis. Our thaw coincided with the time many North American friends and relatives were suffering through ice storms. We got light coatings of ice like you see below while New Brunswick next door was without electricity after many hours of freezing rain.
Winter is not over yet. There will certainly be more snow, and more ice and rain. It is beneficial for our area as long as the precipitation needle does not get stuck. Our winter landscapes can certainly be beautiful though and they are wonderful to take sport in. Nothing is better than skating on a frozen pond, snowshoeing among the fox and rabbits or even walking or driving down a country road when tree branches are laden with sparkling snow.
The second link I am adding to my sidebar is The Smithsonian Institute Magazine. I go to two different pages in it regularly so thought I would link them into one and share it here. I am using my winter as a time for both rest and cre8ivity. When outside chores are not the main thing on your list for the day there is time for more inner stuff. I have changed my two room studio around, storing all the beads and taking out all the glass tools. I am not rushing anything but in the painting/computer/office room which got changed around too, I had to check out the new light so have begun to do some painting. I like the new set up!
The kittens, who will soon be nine months old are enjoying winter very much. They love the snow but are not crazy about windy days. That is usual with most cats I think. Anyway, we're all good here, tucked into winter and enjoying it so far. Hope it is going well for any of you who happen by. Happy 2014.
7 comments:
It's good to see that you've posted again, Mary. HA! I just wish you could send some of your winter to us here in Dutchland. WE NEED IT! Even though it's colder this week than the 40F we've been having, it still barely hits freezing. Not cold enough.
I'll check out your two new links. Gotta have something to play with every so often. HA! Stay warm and continue being cea8ive. I love it for you!
Your right, it certainly has been a winter of extremes. I really enjoyed that Jan. thaw and I can't wait for spring.
Your photos are wonderful.
Ginnie, I would be very happy to give you some of our snow. I warn you, Geoguessr is addicting.
Gwen, Winter has it's beauty but I can take only so much of it's form of beauty. Bring on spring!
I'm going to try that geography game.
Thanks for the visit to my blog. I think you misunderstood; the earrings pictured are not the ones I wore mistakenly. I would love some like the ones in that photo; mine were much more mismatched.
Oh, yes, kenju. I did think they were the pair. I went back to read about the earrings but still, I would pay mismatched earrings no mind and make that statement.
Pretty pretty snow, in the cats backyard.
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