Inside Days

 Cold, rainy, and foggy days are reasons to stay inside and be warm and cozy with a book and cup of coffee. 

Thankfully the weather is getting better, but chilly days are the norm.

My warmth from winter blues comes from seeing these two little ones.

Snow Memories

 The experiences of a winter wonderland snow make lasting memories.

I was much too young to remember this snowfall, but my mom made sure we had pictures taken in the snow.

The biggest snow for me occurred in 1963 in Memphis when I was in high school. A fourteen inch snowfall brought a White Christmas.

My brother and I worked on this one, and our mother helped us with the accessories.

A pond near our house on Parkrose Avenue froze solid, and I was fascinated by this picturesque scene and took these photos to capture it.

Fun times in the snow in Dyersburg 

There have been other snows through the years, and the building of a snowman was always a top priority.

Granddaughter Telsey had help from Lester, Lauren, and me.

Another time Grandson Gunner recruited my help. 

And so because of the January 2024 snow I have been recalling a few snow memories. The frigid temperatures will certainly be remembered with this snow  plus getting to make snow cream.

A New Beginning

I have been hesitant about starting a new year with blog posts. One reason is that my daily comings and goings are very ordinary, and I feel readers are probably tired of my dull entries. However, even a simple life is precious. And I like to write and record what's happening.

My happiest times in December and January have been spent in the company of Lauren and her two little girls. Lauren shared this picture she took of them by their Christmas tree.

It was a bit sad to pack all the Christmas ornaments away, hoping we can be together and repeat the tradition at the end of 2024.

It certainly looks different now.

I have been putting the house back in order and changing a few things.

I'm a bit nervous about this new year for reasons I won't go into here. But I'm trusting and keeping faith.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!