Take A Hike In The New-Fallen Snow

In the highly recommended department…

Today is the day for a walk in the freshly fallen snow. We got to Busse before anyone else. Peaceful and Pristine. The woods that is. We were more like Nanook and Nanookette.

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Morton Arboretum – Perfect For A Scenic Snowy Breakfast

I love to ski, or should I say ‘I loved to ski’. It has probably been 10 years since I’ve been on the slopes, so I’ll go with ‘I loved to ski’. I never seemed to mind the cold – being properly dressed does make a huge difference. As you can see by the picture, . . . → Read More: Morton Arboretum – Perfect For A Scenic Snowy Breakfast

OhWhatAWednesday – Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Snow, Snow, Snow

A little bit of snow doesn’t stop flowers from blooming in Chicago. Official snow measurement so far is 17″, and that may be all as the sun is shining.

Almost no snow in some areas, huge drifts in others.

Can’t open my front door.

Earlier today…

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OhWhatAWednesday – Gimme Shelter

Could this be the only kind of bird in my Chicagoland garden this winter?

Throughout the year, our yard is usually a haven for birds. I know they need food, shelter, and water if they are going to grace my yard. What they seem to need this year, is…..

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