The Winter of My Discontent

The thing about the first snowfall is, it isn't supposed to last. It comes at some unexpected and inconvenient time, but we stop and watch it with awe and nostalgia. And then it disappears. Sometimes even as it's falling, but certainly within a day. But this is the year when nothing is according to plan. … Continue reading The Winter of My Discontent →

I Bet She’s Been Here Before

It's about 10 o'clock in the evening (October15) and Randy draws my attention to the first snowfall of the season happening outside. It's beautiful, peaceful. We step just out the door onto the deck - for a minute - and then back inside where it's warm. We're standing in the kitchen moments later when I … Continue reading I Bet She’s Been Here Before →