Monthly Archives: February 2013

Morning Light

Posted on February 16, 2013 by theonceandfutureemptynest

On the morning of Valentine’s Day, the light at sunrise was intensely beautiful. I was so taken with the light, I grabbed my camera before heading out with the dogs. It had snowed during the night, not much, just a … Continue reading →

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After Nemo

Posted on February 9, 2013 by theonceandfutureemptynest

Today the world is blanketed in white. Yesterday and early this morning, we were buried in slightly more than two feet of snow, thanks to the winter storm, Nemo. All the contours of my yard have been erased. All that … Continue reading →

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Mornings when you can see your breath

Posted on February 6, 2013 by theonceandfutureemptynest

A dusting of snow glistens in the yard. The sun peeks through the trees. I pull on an old blue ski parka that I like for morning walks and runs. This parka was retired when I decided it was too … Continue reading →

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A Beach Somewhere

Posted on February 4, 2013 by theonceandfutureemptynest

After I posted my last blog about my identity crisis, I sat watching the snow blanket my world. I put on my boots and my parka, whistled for the dogs and went for a walk up my driveway. Snowflakes melted … Continue reading →

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