Stories of ancient gods of winter have transformed into the personifications of the season, Ol’ Man Winter and Jack Frost. The beginning of January finds most areas of the country experiencing visits from both…Ol’ Man Winter knock, knock, knocking at their doors, along with Jack Frost spreading his blanket of white over ground after ground covering sight after sight.
Astronomically winter officially began on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. However, some portions of the U.S. have been gripped by an icy chill and snow since November. The br-r-r-r-r cold atmosphere, snow covered driveways and vehicles have made it difficult to look past the bleakness of Winter. Yet, sometimes it takes no more than just a little imagination to turn the colors of grey into something of beauty.
Cling to bare branches
Like popcorn balls
Waiting to be salted
There is actually beauty under the Winter sun that can only be encountered in the coldest season of the year. Relish in the Winter spirit…the sights and the sounds. Take in a deep breath. Let the cold, crisp air refresh the lungs during a quiet walk where the only sounds are the crunching of ice crystals underfoot. Listen to the wind-chimes as the North Wind sends a swift brush of cold through the air. Examine every tree, shrub, plant and field as it displays its own uniqueness having been gently touched by nature’s paintbrush of downy white.
Jack Frost invites you to experience the pristine side of Winter. . .
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What’s next? Enjoy the warmth of a cozy fireplace with a
steaming hot cup of white chocolate cocoa spiked with a
stick of cinnamon or your favorite brew!
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catnipoflife 
Very apropos!. It’s below zero here with snow expected tomorrow. it’s so cold, no one is willing to go to the mailbox at the other end of the driveway. AAA came and towed our car away today because it’s broken AND the battery died, probably from a few days of inactivity, bitter cold … and being 7 years old. So here we are. Winter. Broken car in a town with NO public transportation, not even a taxi. I love living in the country … sometimes. Other times, not so much 🙂
Good grief! Low is 21 here which is unusual for our area. Poor garden is a pitiful site! Sorry to hear about your car…just what you needed, right? Sleep tight & warm!!!!!
Beautiful images and words! I have been hearing some say they hate winter. I am grateful for the(beauty) of four seasons and for each new day, however difficult they may be..
I love these images. And I just had a surprise snowflake-intake a couple days ago. LOL I love it – if it weren’t so darn dangerous to drive in. 🙂