Snow walk:
Preparation: Stocking cap. It says "Alcatraz" on it. I have no idea
where it came from. I am not on parole, I promise. I only know that it
keeps the bald head and the ears warm. Boots. Have to come back with
dry feet; and snow to "stomp" off onto the floor--so The Homesteader has
something to keep her curiosity exercised. And then she can do the
cats' "My Feet Are Wet Dance." Gloves:
have to check out the snowball making capacity of the flakes. A+
Layers: two shirts--one a flannel--and a coat. It's not a sin to brave
the cold by making sure you'll be warm.
The Journey: Start in
the back meadow, then through the wild area. Reverse direction. Walk
through the trees, out front, around the pond, up to 25, back home.
Tempted to brush off the throne and sit awhile on the hilltop. Did not
yield--this time. The most important thing is to make as wide a circle
as possible so that you don't have to cross your own path and spoil the
pristine white blanket before you by finding some dumb human's
footprints everywhere. And never turn to look behind you. Look under
Aaron's pines for the deer. None today. The only other wildlife on the
trek are the neighbor's kids Ella and Gage. They got a new hound dog
for Christmas. And what little kid can resist playing in falling snow.
Not this one for sure. "Hi, Al" called out by Ella and echoed by Gage
still makes my day. The hound seems to like snow as well. Must be a
distant relative of Bonnie and Gus.
Snow Plow 3 Mail Box 0 This time he got mine and Aaron's. And it was after the mail delivery. Wet mail.
The End: Stand still, close your eyes, and feel the snow on your
uplifted face. Sticking out your tongue is always an option. Re-fill
Mom's bird feeder. The feathered friends are much bolder on such a day
as this. I don't know if the chickadees are scolding me for taking so
long or cheering me on--thankful.
Epilogue: A cup--or two--of Lemon
Lift hot tea as I sit and look out the windowdoors with Mom. I could
sit in the stillness and watch the falling snow forever--a long time at
least. Hope it continues into the nighttime, the skies clear, and the
moon turns midnight to midday. Walk two will then occur. Maybe Bonnie
will join me. Ahhhhh. A snowy day!
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