As winters go, we can’t really complain. January, bless her heart, was fairly mild. A few bone-chillers but lots of sunshiny days with temps in the 30s, 40s and 50s. Now February is upon us. Day One is perhaps suggestive of more still to come this winter. Mother Nature, most likely, isn’t quite done with us yet. Around the metro area here in central Iowa, we’re getting reports of nine, ten, eleven inches and more of this beautiful white stuff. The winds are starting to pick up and roads are slick with ice.
And so, it is a perfect day to hunker down indoors with a good book, a hook and a skein of yarn, a good movie. I’m scrutinizing the possibilities. Later, I’ll whip up a bubbly, fragrant, heart-warming pot of soup. I’m even contemplating another go at ciabatta bread with its heady, yeasty, tantalizing texture and amazing aroma. I’ve emptied the garbage, made the beds and folded laundry. Husband is painting the living room after an Oscar-worthy performance of clearing our driveway and sidewalks. I suspect he’ll be back at it again later in the day.
Let the winds howl and the snow fly. We’re comfy. We’re safe. We’re home. It’s all good.
Stay warm and safe, they are saying we can expect 12-16 more inches tomorrow! I love hunkering down!!
The numbers are in and not too far from here the state record was 14 inches. How did you guys fare in your neck of the woods?
Another foot, beautiful but lots of work!
The soup & ciabatta bread sound heavenly. Thanks for the photo and enjoy each other’s company tonight..
Thanks Allan. I’ve opted instead for Irish scones. Making them now!
Enjoy at once—don’t wait for me.
Stay warm lovely 😀 love the pic Julie!
Just got up and the view outside is stunning. Happy I have the day off. Now that the wind has subsided (although quite cold today!), I may just bundle up with camera in hand to snap a few pics. Enjoy your sunshine and warmth there in NZ!!!
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Leaving in a tropical country, I can’t even begin to imagine how it must be like. Stay safe and warm!
And now, one week later after consecutive days of sunshine and warmer temperatures, much (but by no means all!) of the snow is gone.
Patiently awaiting spring!!
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