“Once upon a time, when women were birds, there was the simple understanding that to sing at dawn and to sing at dusk was to heal the world through joy.” - Terry Tempest Williams, “When Women Were Birds”
Hello friends! Today we’re moving from the warmest winter I can remember into possibly the coldest four-day stretch in Kansas City history. I’m hoping I’m moving from a period of unusual business into a four-day rest. I am looking forward to making my way through the snow photos I took this week and then settling in with some cooking, some meditation, some drawing, and maybe some just listening to nature sounds while I sip some tea.
Here are some moments of beauty for today:
“Sunrise” January 9, 2024, in the middle of a big, heavy, wet snowstorm.
Sunrise January 7, 2024 - the last time I was at the lake thanks to snowy roads. I’m so glad to have a park in my neighborhood!
My beloved willow tree in my backyard.
I don’t remember ever photographing fungi in January before. Fungi are so fascinating!
Sunrise January 2, 2024, when it was still warm.
Sunrise January 3, 2024, as the sun was being swallowed by the clouds.
I loved the way the snow looked against my neighbor’s red house.
A closer view of those trees in the park. It’s just over a quarter mile from my house to the park and for two mornings that was a really hard walk through that thick, deep, wet snow!
Ducks have no problem with snow or ice, they just walk on top. Sometimes their footprints get frozen in the ice.
I think this is my favorite photo from the heavy snow day. I just love this little tree. Reminds me of Charlie Brown’s Christmas.
Take good care friends! Stay warm and safe, or if you are on the other side of the world stay cool and safe.
So we all
Have the innate power
To self resonate.
Birds sing to one another
Because they already knew
Some of the melodies
And were able to return the songs,
Or new interpretations,
Breathing them back
Into the air
So become a bird
And sing your notes.
I'm so jealous of your snow!! 💜