FIRST REAL SNOW

Autumn Gold beneath the Snow
by Moi

Out of the bosom of the Air,

Out of the cloud-folds of her garments shaken,

Over the woodlands brown and bare

Over the harvest-fields forsaken,

Silent and soft and slow

Descends the snow.

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

53 IN DECEMBER

First Snowfall
by Moi

Most people reading my post title would automatically think " Oh, she's turning 53 in December." I wish ! Only gardeners would know I'm talking about the temperature.

Gearing up for winter I've been painting snow scenes but haven't seen the real stuff yet. Taking advantage of the mild temps I've also got my Christmas tree lights up outside.

I still have dianthus in bloom. Flowers in the snow, a little red peaking out. Might make a good subject for my snow series, one of which is above.

I must be careful what I wish for as they say. The difference is I know I'm gonna get it. Sooner rather than later.