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Tag Archives: snow
Where have all the flowers gone?
So I took some photos of daffodils battered by the cold weather yesterday. They were blooming, but drooping. Here they are today. I have nothing more to say.
When it Snows…
We are slowly moving into spring, and I am sure I am not alone in wanting the winter to go away. But late Friday night and early Saturday it snowed. We ended up with four inches of snow here. Other … Continue reading
A Little Snow for Christmas
We got a little bit of snow yesterday. Just in time for Christmas. Christmas blessings to you and yours.
Snow
It is well into February and I am tired of the snow. The weather forecast is for temperatures above freezing and sunny skies next week. I can hardly wait.
Snow and Ornaments
We have had a warm December–lots of rain and green grass. Today we got some snow, and I took a photo of some berries on a small tree. Merry Christmas.
Under the Weather
Our bird feeder is, as they say, a little under the weather. But another six weeks or so and winter will be gone.
Landscape Photography at 65 MPH
I had to drive to Waterloo to pick up my daughter today for the holidays. Iowa is fairly scenic country, especially with a little bit of snow on the ground. I would love to spend the time exploring the country … Continue reading
A Little Winter Color
I am not a big fan of winter, or at least I am not ready for it yet. However, when we got a little snow today I walked around with my camera before I started clearing the driveway. Still, winter … Continue reading
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The Bluebirds are Gone
We had some snow here a few days ago. It was early, and I am not really ready for it. But the bluebirds are–they have been gone for some time. Their house will serve nicely for deer mice for the … Continue reading
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Ahh, Spring
The days are getting longer. Already it is light when I get up at 5:40 and still light at 8:00 pm. The leaves are starting to pop out. The yard needs to be mowed. The long winter is over. At … Continue reading