My roommate let me know that while I was traveling the sun decided to shine. So, now that I’m back it’s cloudy and overcast. I decided to find a quiet table at one of my favorite coffee shops where the mood for writing seems to be present more often. But when I arrived, I find they are closed on Sundays. Their sign says, “Closed Sundays to be with family.” I like that. So, I moved down the street and parked my gluteus maximus at a table in one of the larger chain coffee establishments. I just want to write something.
With the sun out the last few days, and the temperatures in the mid to upper 30’s, we are gladly seeing the snow melt. As nature warms up the snow and the melting begins, it forms crystalline icicles. They were everywhere along my drive. The eaves and overhangs of buildings, trees, lampposts were all becoming works of art. Each icicle is taking on its own life by creating its own distinct shape and form.
7 Comments
Ray Ketcham
Wow that is wonderful. Seeing the winter ice I almost feel guilty about the flowers coming up and the yard needing to be mowed. I’ll get over it though. Hope spring arrives for you all soon as well.
Monte Stevens
Flowers are coming up? I was just thinking about that yesterday, it won’t be long. Bring’em on!
Earl
Beautiful icicles for sure. I’m a little jealous about Ray’s flowers but I’m not looking forward to the start of mowing yard again! 😉
Monte Stevens
Since I started living in my condo about 8 years ago, I’ve not shoveled snow or mowed in any yards. Don’t miss it at all! 🙂
Faye
I love seeing these… they remind me of growing up in upstate New York. We used to break them off and lick them (not for very long – too cold). We didn’t know about acid rain or whatever ‘stuff’ may have come off the roof as the snow melted. hahaha… the innocence of youth.
Monte Stevens
Same here. That’s probably another reason I’m a little strange.
Ray Ketcham
Hey Earl I hate mowing also so I don’t water the yard, yeah like that helps here.