OK, winter

That’s more like it. From 5 p.m. Saturday until hours past my walk-up time the next morning, the snow fell. When I walked out our front door to shovel the walk and clear our car, this finally felt like winter. Work to do, even with a plow company for the driveway. I’ll call it a…

That winter tree look

’Tis the season. I continue to be fortunate enough to stroll through nearby Onondaga Lake Park through all four seasons, soaking in the unique feelings each offers.

Snow way

Flake, up and down. A stroll at Onondaga Lake Park caught a bigger snowflake for the Lights one the Lake decorations than what’s fallen for early winter. OK with me.

Boats be gone

No boats ‘a bobbin. An early stroll past the Onondaga Lake Marina discovers all boats gone from the slips. OK, now thoughts can turn toward spring?

Meet Mrs. Met

Our new friend. What with all the Syracuse Mets games we attend as a family, my dear wife Karen smiled quite widely when presented with this handmade gift. Elisabeth worked hard on Mrs. Met. And she looks great on her perch next to Otto the Orange.

Ring it in

Happy New Year! Sending best wishes for a healthy, happy and comforting 2024 from Liverpool, N.Y., to all spots you may be reading from east, west, north and south. May the joys be wide and high and the bumps be short and narrow.

Appreciating 2023

Best of times from our little piece of the world. It was warm enough in this in-between week for the cherished rescue mutt and I to take a little walk along the block each day. My dear wife Karen honored my request to capture us on our front lawn so I could show off the…

Heading toward longer days

Turning the corner. A sunset in late December sure can look beautiful as I stare down our block to the snippet view of the lake. And my mood is further lifted by the knowledge that the winter solstice is past, and minutes of daylight will be gained as we move through winter toward … other…