November 28, 2010
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What do you see
The remains of snow hangs around on the tops of the other townhouses I can see. The sloping yard shows evidence of kids sledding down, making snowmen and snow angels. Snow no longer covers the evergreens, but the sparkling white stuff sits atop the gazebo at the end of the boardwalk that sits at the edge of the barely frozen pond. Hot spots of water show where the snow and almost the ice has melted from the water. Most of the ice is covered in snow but some of the ice shows through when the rising sun reflects upon it. Sleeping marsh grass lines the edge of the pond with birch, oak, and maple trees, their leaves fallen and forgotten. The fountain in the center of the pond has gone quiet with the coming season as the bitter cold settles in.
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If you couldn’t tell, that’s the scene from my bedroom window, for those of you who wanted me to write about that. The reason it was a choice was because I happened to look out my window and I thought I could describe it somewhat picturesque. My dad is getting ready to decorate for Christmas and the football game is on in a couple hours. We are getting a real tree this year for the first time!!!!
Comments (9)
POSTS LIKE THESE GET ME SO EXCITED.
We don’t put up Christmas trees or have a Christmas meal or anything but my gosh, I love this time of year.
HUGS BUGS
@OhItWontBeForever - I am impartial to getting excited, but she does paint a good picture.
I’m so excited about this winter because Hazel will be able to play in the snow for the first time, and I must admit that I am beyond excited to buy Christmas presents for her. =]
Sounds lovely, both the scene and the day! (You always have the BEST header pictures on your site!)
The snow hasn’t hit us yet, but reading this really makes me plead for it!!
Sounds like winter has hit you guys already.
You described this so well, now I don’t have to even get up to look outside. Thanks. (it’s about the same here)
This was a great idea for a post – I just might have to do something similar. I wonder if I’ll be able to describe all of these rats crawling out of the old mattress and garbage bins properly though? I’m a bit color blind.
I want snow
That view sounds really lovely; you did a great job describing it!
I love the way a real tree smells ^_^