The Beauty of Winter. . .

Three quick shots taken from the front door this morning just after 8am while I waited for the coffee water to heat. Possibly just enough on the ground to ski on my old, well-worn Madshus skis purchased many years ago in Norway.

They are no longer my sole, or main pair of skis. And the bases are deeply scratched and scarred at this point. I keep them for sentimental reasons, however, and as so called 'rock skis' for thin snow conditions in the early and late season.

Now, many complain routinely about the weather regardless of season with winter baring the brunt of it. Not something I understand since there is beauty to be found at any time of the year and in most places.

And while mid- to late fall has always been my favorite season, there is no denying the special beauty of freshly fallen snow. It just makes you want to get outside and play in it. Of course a large mug of hot chocolate or spiced tea by the fire once inside again is an added plus.

Happy winter everyone!

-- Heinz-Ulrich

The Michigan woods in the snow. Very like the Pennsylvania woods on my grandparents' place in District Township, Berks County where I spent most of my formative years.

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