The Ogden Beach

This is what happens when you have a few ice storms, then some snow, and then it all melts--a sandbar appears in the parking lot.

This seedpod was gorgeous with the frost and slanted morning rays.

Finally Sunshine!

When the sun finally came out this morning, our entire staff went outside to bow before the bringer of light and happiness and listen as the ice fell in chunks from the powerlines. :) Then I took some photos. :)

A sparkling bush.

Luminous ice...

Looking Up--

Been moody girl for a couple of weeks. Something's bothering me that I just can't shake (or put my finger on, exactly). Trying to look at the world from new perspectives--here's one. :)

Looking up through the trees while I played with Jac at CMFP.

Bringing May Flowers

I think the truth is that I'm obsessed with clouds, not sunsets or sunrises... These were taken this morning on the way to work.

By 3 o'clock or so things had darkened into a wonderful spring rainstorm (a little thunder, but nothing too spectacular).
After we finally got the magazine put to bed today, I walked away from my desk out the front door. The rain smelled so good--I was simply unable to resist walking out into it. When I left the safety of the front overhang, it was sprinkling some, but by the time I turned the corner of the building it started pouring in earnest. :) So, I've had my first soaking of 2007--it was wonderful (if a bit chilly), and my coworkers were amused.

No Valentines...

Dear Mr. Landlord, there seems to be something amiss with my mailbox.

The footprints make it appear that my neighbor checked his and left it on the ground. :) I *think* I heard this happen last night--there was a noise that sounded like a really big door slamming. No Valentines for me... :)

This morning all the photos that I saw on my way in yesterday looked even better with the sun shining. We got an additional dusting of what I call "sparkly snow"--a much more Midwestern occurrence. Lighter, more crystalline snow that blows around a lot while it's falling and makes the ground sparkle.


And, look, there's blue sky!