Oh, yes, winter

There will be more. My morning TV weather guy on Thursday told me that our winter weather advisory stretches until Sunday morning. Yes, my dear wife Karen and I do live in the part of the world where snow belt is part of our vocabulary. I ventured out into our backyard as a belt drifted…

Happy New Year!

Thank you, Mother Nature! I noticed a gorgeous smudge of red moving into our day while driving my dear wife Karen to begin a winter work day quite recently. Upon arrival back home, I moved to our back fence for the best view. I saved this photo just a few days to help us ring…

Now that’s a charcuterie

Yum. Elisabeth and George said they’d host the big day this year. Of course my dear wife Karen asked the kids what we could bring. I use the word we loosely. She was the one who constructed this absolutely gorgeous charcuterie plate as our contribution for the family holiday meal. Oh, yes, we toted a…

Great morning for the rescue

Thank you, mom and dad. The big morning was special at our house for our cherished rescue mutt for sure. You bet Santa packs up gifts for Ellie to unpack herself. Yes, it’s yours! This year, she received her own animal fur throw to lie on in front of the fire. All are fake, sure,…

I said I’d pick a favorite …

And the winner is … Yes, I was drinking Cabernet Franc until my pinkies stood out straight. Ha. As I reported previously, me dear wife Karen surprise-gifted me with five bottles of great wine for my birthday. I proceeded to drink the Cab Franc a glass or two a night quite happily. Three came from…

Over my shoulder

Am I the only one out here? Before I wind my way to my parked car, I take one last look at Onondaga Lake. Lucky me to take in the cool December sight.

One last hurdle

Around for sure. To get back to my car from the park, I must go up this street. I choose not to climb the mound of plowed snow, though I suppose any group of kids might choose to go over instead of taking the side routes.

Sticklers

They won’t leave. My eyes are drawn to the stubborn extremities of this proud tree in the center of the benches and picnic table. The leaves refuse to drop. Nature sure is something.

Happy holiday to all

Wishes for all. May you and yours have a great day whichever holiday you celebrate. My dear wife Karen and I will gather with family just a mile down the road at terrific daughter Elisabeth and George’s house. Great thoughts go out to all in your part of our world.