“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, SNOW is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.”
–John Ruskin
Yes, it’s snowing here in New Hampshire–AGAIN. Actually, I can’t complain. It really hasn’t been a bad winter, just a couple of healthy storms, and it *is* February in the Northeast, so it’s not like the weather is a surprise.
Nemo’s blast a few weeks ago was impressive, there’s no denying it. 30″ of snow gets your attention, any way you slice it. But today’s snow is different.
This snowfall is a lullaby from Mother Nature, a soft soliloquy expressed in big, round, fluffy flakes that spiral towards earth in a lazy waltz. I walked the dogs early this morning and we had the world to ourselves. It was *magical*. No plows had yet sullied the little lanes of our neighborhood, no others were out stirring. The only sound was that of the snow chirping in quiet protest beneath our feet as we made our way along the silent street. It was a delightful, meandering walk and a potent reminder of how positively delightful life’s simple pleasures can be.
Donna & Diablo 
Funny, we just posted about snow and using this Ruskin-quote a couple of days ago.
You seem to have a great winter as well.
Thanks for sharing.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
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What a great way to greet a Saturday morning, Lori: ” I walked the dogs early this morning and we had the world to ourselves. It was *magical*.” Barclay’s still asleep. Only I am ready for the magic. Thank you.
I’m going to keep commenting every now and then just for grins. I so miss your posts. Even though I only see your words in comments nowadays, you have such spirit and light with everything that you say. One day I hope to see you shining here again, too. xoxox
Awww, Jo, you are so kind!! Maybe 2018 is my year to get rollin’ again. Thank you for the encouragement…. xx
Or maybe the latter part of 2017! 😉
Lovely place. ..lovely pet and loving white snow
Where are your latest posts lovely lady!?!?! You have so much fabulousness (yes that’s a real noun – effective now) to share! 🙂
I’m afraid that I’ve fallen off the bloggin’ wagon, Jo, but so appreciate the encouragement to get back up. In the meantime, I’m enjoying your posts immensely! 🙂
If anyone understands that, you know I do. I couldn’t find the time and I couldn’t find my voice. I don’t know why but I had to go radio silent for a long time. Whenever you write again, as I believe you will (because either writing is in your blood or it isn’t – and it’s definitely in yours!), I will be the first one to celebrate. In the meantime, I thank you for for your kind comments. It’s always a joy to see your name. Big hugs to you my sweet friend.
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Long time no contact! I hope you get this! How’s things in your neck of the woods??
Hey Kathy,
So good (and so funny) to hear from you, as I was just thinking about you the other day. Things are good. Will shoot you an email.
Happy puppies and snow! So much to like in this post!
Indeed! And *tired* puppies after they have a good romp in the white stuff, which is *always* a good thing…. 🙂 Thx for stopping by my blog!
Blog on! I love your pictures here of snow and dogs, and (being new to New England as I am), your acceptance of winter. :-0
Thx for stopping by! And yes, winter is definitely something that one has to make peace with if you’re going to live in this part of the country. 😀
Just bought my LL Bean winter coat. 🙂
In the meantime we have May, and it is warm!
Indeed, and not a moment too soon!! Thx for stopping by my blog…
Marvelous quote. I’m happy to have found your blog.
Thx so much for stopping by, Lori, and for your kind words. I need to get cracking and start posting again….
Lori,
Something about the snow and the dogs. And the crunch beneath our feet and the quiet that follows a snowfall- at least before the plows come.
You capture it all so well- words and images.
Tom
Awww, thank you Tom. You’re always so kind. Have to enjoy this weather, whatever form it takes, right?! 😉
Great images, your dogs looks so happy. Thank you for stopping by Bob’s site,
Thanks, Maria. They do live a pretty carefree life. 🙂
I am so glad our paths have crossed here, today. I needed this! Thanks.
Hello Ann, Thank you for visiting (and following) my blog. I’ve been horribly remiss about writing these past several months, but I’m feeling the urge to start again. 🙂 thank you for your support–I’m so glad this post brightened your day…
You showed up at the exact right time for me. I look forward to future encounters here.
What a lovely thing to say! You have positively made my day…. 🙂 wishing you a peaceful rest of your weekend….
I’m going to repeat that quote to myself as I try to patiently wait for spring to come. 🙂
Thank you very much, for sharing and Greetings
I know you write this months ago but it still seems so dreamy. It is two thousand and three degrees here in Texas so that just looks niiice. Plus I love the pics! :). Big hugs!! Jo
Thx Jo! Glad that you liked the post and photos–I need to get back to posting again…. 🙂
I was just thinking that! Looks like a sign to me… 😉
Lori, I enjoy your lead quotes before each of your posts. I also appreciate your positivity!
Thanks very much for stopping by my blog, Graham! I really enjoy coming up with the different headers, finding that quote that really speaks to the topic at hand. Hope you’ll stop by from time to time. 🙂
Thank you for sharing the fun photos, my friend! I like the quote at the top of your post, too, and believe it to virtually be true. Thank you for your delightful description of your magical moments.
Russ
You’re so welcome, Russ–thx for stopping by! It’s always nice to know you’ve checked in. 🙂
I love your poetic description of snow falling. I like snow and find delight in walking through the quiet white fluff. What amazes me is how sometimes snow is heavy and I can hear it as it falls and other times it is so light and fluffy it creates a blanket of silence. Beautiful post.
Thx very much, Brenda. Walking in the midst of a snowfall is one of my greatest delights. I’m getting another opportunity today, too, as it’s snowing hard here in southern NH… 🙂
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Thanks very much, Cristi!!
I loved the John Ruskin perspective. As we move into a new day and a new situation, we can choose to look at it through the prism of hope and new possibilities. We can choose to see the extent to which the glass is full and feel inspired and positive.
Shakti
Thx very much for your comments, Shakti! I completely agree with you–it’s all about perspective. Have a great day!
Glad to share a piece of your beautiful winter’s day; as I sit here in the sunshine down-under; this third last day of summer.
Just think – for you it is almost spring 🙂
Hi Elizabeth!
Glad to give you a dash of winter down in Oz! And yes, spring is just around the corner (whew!!) 🙂
It looks so beautiful! We do not get snow here in Sonoma County Ca. I often wonder what it would be like 😉
Thx Tina, it really was absolutely gorgeous (I thought). Of course, it’s infinitely more enjoyable if there’s not anyplace in particular ya need to be. 😉 I think it’s definitely something everyone should experience at least once in their lives. Come East, friend! 😉
Lori, you have such a way with words, you turn a cold snowy day into something magical, warm and inviting. I love this image of you and the pups frolicking in fresh snow and hearing the ‘crunch’ under your boots. All the while knowing you could retreat to your coffee, a blanket and the couch for a lovely rest of your Sunday! 🙂 xo
Thanks, Bonnie. It was a fun day and you pegged it just right–out to play, then in to snuggle up. By 2p the house was rumbling with snoring. It was a hoot…. 😉
Lovely Lori! Today was surreal like a white on white sound stage and fun to see how you spent some time in it.
What a fabulous way to describe the landscape, Jane! You’re absolutely right. Hope you guys enjoyed the day as well…
Love the shots. Nothing like happy puppies frolicking in fresh snow.
So true, David. There’s something about the white powder that frees their inner child! 😉
Lovely, Lori! Wish Gracie could have been there, but it would have been less of a ‘lullaby’ for all, as you well know…
Ahhh, then it would have been a *symphony* Sue! 😉
Snow falling as a lullaby..what perfect imagery. The gentlest of touches – just like your writing. I delight in the pictures of you and Beau, you and Lola (though I didn’t anticipate that she would frolic like such a snow bunny!!)..Love this post and you..m
Awww, thx honey. And yes, Lola bug is quite literally a snow *bunny* — she literally hops around in the snow. It gives me an incredible fit of the giggles every time she does it…
A snowy soft soliloquy. Beautiful. The language warm from inside out. Thank you 🙂
Ahh, thank *you* for stopping by, Simon. Sending warm thoughts your warm!! 🙂