To the rear

Looking out their back door. I recall peering out the business side of the Salt Museum toward Onondaga Lake when I visited with a patron group during my work days for the nearby library. I liked it. This view too makes me want to return with no work chores to merely listen and learn.

Somebody went to the edge

Step right up. I appreciated seeing the smokestacks churning on the other shore as my fingers grew colder during my Onondaga Lake Park stroll. Somebody needed to take a closer look at what’s going on up close to the frozen water. Not me, not on this day.

Salty invitation

Celebrating the wayback. Back in my days working at the Liverpool Public Library, I joined several groups of our excited patrons visiting the Salt Museum for an outing. I learned a lot about our area’s history while taking photos and videos. When I stroll through the park, I think I should go back as a…

Winter sky

Cold rising. I had to take my gloves off to snap pictures during my morning stroll at nearby Onondaga Lake Park. It was a cold session, indeed.

Finding a frozen lake

Solid. A late February visit to our Onondaga Lake Park found the water frozen clear over to the other side. The park workers were wise enough to close off dock access, warning people not to use it for a launching pad out beyond. It’s been cold, yes, but I don’t think they want to encourage…

Where’s Rocky?

Great cover. I saw two squirrels in my neighbors’ tree, one gray and one black. I do believe I was quick enough to catch them. Yes, up there. They sure have great natural camouflage, though.

Covered rhododendron

Sleep well. The cold and snowy February has left me wondering what it will mean for what has been our hardy backyard rhododendron. I sure hope it will rebound come spring and summer from its months-long cover of snow.

February feel

Still February. I know it should feel like we’re through the winter tunnel and heading toward spring. Yet this year, I just feel winterized when I walk around our backyard. Can’t shake it. No matter which direction I turn, the sky and surrounding trees seem to be in state of slumber.

No blooms this winter

This year’s rose pose. In the past several winters, I’ve snuck in a photo or two of a roque rose bloom from our yard. This winter shows a quite different stature. Get your sleep. Steady snow cover and cold through January and February has left our roses in a deep slumber.