Spicing Up February

Last Friday, as Sue and I were out walking along the river with her dog Vesta, five student-types walked toward us.  They were distinctly underdressed for the weather—temperature in the low teens with a fifteen-mile-an-hour wind.  They were wearing shorts and shirts, although carrying warmer clothing.  They walked through the snow, right down next to… Continue reading Spicing Up February

Snow Play

     Last week’s perfect packing snow provided raw material for many neighbors’ creativity, which I’m still discovering as the dog and I take our morning walks.  Today, for instance, revealed a snow bear in someone’s front yard.  Blimpy Burgers used to be adorned with snow bears during the winter; they were smallish and charming, like… Continue reading Snow Play