Taking time to smell the snow. . .

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The weather has been pretty rotten up here lately. We've had a nasty inversion where the news has told us to stay inside even if our lungs are healthy, and to limit driving as much as possible. And then finally we received a storm - it's been a small storm compared to what we need to rid ourselves of all gunk in the air (it was reported that we had the worst air quality in the nation one day last week). The storm started as rain and then yesterday turned to snow. First the snow was wet and slushy, and now it is the nice white powder we are famous for. . .

This was my view as I walked back from taking the hoodlums to school this morning, and I just had to stop and record it. Sometimes I get just get so caught up in the wet and coldness of it all and forget to enjoy the beauty. So here's some beauty for you to enjoy as well!

Comments

Anonymous said…
What a beautiful, peaceful view. We're expecting ice... starting now til 6 p.m tomorrow. Wicked not wonderful. Terina
January 26, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Anneliese said…
I have to admit that it does seem to lose it's beauty after shoveling two drive ways, a side walk and a front walk of at least 8 inches with the bottom being heavy nasty slush! However, had I not had to do that I would think the snow very wonderful to look at.
January 26, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Anonymous said…
alingsIt looks sooooo inviting!! I am sitting her in front of the air-conditioning on a over 100 degree day. The worst part is the next 4 days are going to be even hotter! yikes. enjoy the cool and snow - it looks so peaceful and pretty. Over this end of the world I will be praying we have no bush fires!
January 26, 2009 at 11:46 PM
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