Other than a couple of inconsequential flurries, we haven't had much snow this winter.
* Although I appreciate the beauty of the snow, I rather enjoy the starkness of the winter landscape. The grays and browns make a nice backdrop for any bit of color that is present--like the dandelion I found while doing a
Second Look this week.
See what I found this week.
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Dandelion |
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Peeling bark on silver maple tree. |
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Dried Hydrangea blossom |
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Moss (Theodore says that I need more of an explanation., so I'll try again.) Moss--green spongy stuff. |
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Azalea buds waiting for spring. |
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Dried sedum blossom |
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Looking at the lower half of the yard. (Nothing like a shadow to put a little height on you.)
*We did have a little snow in October, but I don't really count that since the flowers were still blooming when it melted.
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