First Snow in Seattle

Today was our first real snow of the season and I love it! Last year we had nothing to lay claim to and the winter doldrums were all the worse for it. There isn't much on the ground but enough to gloss over the world for a moment in time. I skipped the gym this morning and took Homer, my trusty Wiener Dog, down to the local park to savor the snow. What I love about this particular park are the 2 ponds, or bogs really, that are separated by a trail and surrounded by natural woods on one side. There are beautiful in so many seasons, but today they were special! The snow gave even the blackberry brambles a delicate loveliness. Snow can be the same as light is to artists....glazing objects in a splendor that normally does not appeal. Even a pile of trash can look attractive dusted with snow! Homer and I relished our stroll between the ponds and through the trail in the woods in a full circle back home, taking the time to breathe deeply in the brisk air and observe the distinctive charm of the snow’s caress!

Once home you can see by the photo that Homer showed the results of his snowy trek. See the snowballs that cling to his feet? If he wasn’t wearing this sweater then his entire chest and underside would be festooned like a decorated Christmas tree…seriously! It would take a bit of defrosting before he was allowed inside. So forcing him to don a silly sweater is not a fashion statement at all…just a practicality. Sorry Homer!