Winter – J. Schlenker

Winter Reflections from Inside a Snow Globe

Still snowing, although the weather app says differently. My husband says not too far past our house the snow has melted and the roads are clear. I think we live inside a snow globe. Yesterday, I realized that I use my library card(s) more than I use my credit card. Maybe part of the reasonContinue reading “Winter Reflections from Inside a Snow Globe”

Thankful for the Seasons

I asked my husband what season I am. He looked intently for a while and said summer. I knew he would say summer. The Wild Calls Lazily As Leo I came into the world, feet first, ready to run Not roaring, but gently purring into the sun When freckles are in full bloomContinue reading “Thankful for the Seasons”

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

The temperatures are in the teens and single digits at night, and twenties during the day. I’m thankful it is warm inside and that the sun shone today.

Thankful to be Snug As a Bug on This Cold Winter Day

Today was our first snow-covered day. Temperatures are currently in the twenties and dropping into the teens. We’ve been having problems with our wood-burning stove. It has been smoking. Today my husband took on the job of chimney sweep and now it’s working fine. I’m so thankful for that. We have a toasty house. ItContinue reading “Thankful to be Snug As a Bug on This Cold Winter Day”