Winter Wonderland – A Photo Blog
I realize that in some places the season is still autumn, late autumn, but fall nonetheless. Here in east-central Alberta, we are deep into winter. Looking for inspiration, I sifted through my photos to find a few that describe the best parts of winter around here. Then I searched for quotes to give our hearts a lift as we move into what promises to be a long winter following a difficult year. Take care and keep warm. ~ Lori
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire; it is the time for home.”
– Edith Sitwell
“Snow was falling,
so much like stars
filling the dark trees
that one could easily imagine
its reason for being was nothing more
than prettiness.”
– Mary Oliver
“A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.”
-Carl Reiner
“Thank goodness for the first snow, it was a reminder–no matter how old you became and how much you’d seen, things could still be new if you were willing to believe they still mattered.”
-Candace Bushnell
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary
to stand out in the cold.”
– Aristotle
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.”
– Lewis Carroll
“Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.”
-Kahlil Gibran
“My favourite outdoor activity is going back inside.”
– Unknown
Lori Knutson 
Breathtaking photos. And I love the one of you!
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Thanks!
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Lovely post! Thank you 😊
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Thanks for dropping by! – Lori
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LOL Lori, I’m with Carl Reiner on this one. Except for one brief flirtation with Arizona (lived there for 5 weeks that crossed from October to November), I have spent my entire life in snowy places, BUT I draw the line at the Vermont (southern) border. I don’t know how you do it–of course, having nationalized healthcare helps–but 4 months of winter is MORE than enough for me. By mid-March, the weather better be routinely getting into the mid-40s, or else… My idea of perfect winter is mid-50s with a little “dip” for a light snow on Christmas Eve.
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The nationalized health care is great but there are a number of voices here against it. (Not mine.) Yes, we can only dream of warmer winters and have, pre-pandemic, enjoyed trips to warmer climates. Now we’re really stuck in the snow so we’d better enjoy it! Take care, Amy, and thanks for commenting. – Lori
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