It began after dark, quietly, almost imperceptibly, like a
fine mist. Except it was snow, cold
weather snow. The kind that is light and fluffy, but nonetheless snow. It accumulates on the already several inches
that fell earlier in the week, like a coating of sparkly frosting on a big
white cake.
As there is
no wind, it clings to the bare branches of the black willow trees that form a
windbreak to the west. It hangs on the
red pine trees that are strung out along the county road that trails past my
farm; it accumulates on my pickup.
It reminds
us, as if we need reminding, that snow, like people, comes in various forms and
shapes. Some arrives quietly, like a shy
cousin. Other times it comes on a
howling wind, like a noisy uncle.
Occasionally it falls steadily, like a dependable grandmother.
THE OLD TIMER SAYS: Snow has many faces—recognize them;
enjoy them.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 9, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Garden Expo, Alliant Center,
Madison. Signing books in UW-Press booth.
February 22, 11:00 a.m. Retired Federal Workers Meeting, Waunakee.
February 27, Noon, Mt. Morris Insurance Company annual
meeting, Richford, Wi
March 2, 7:00 p.m. Minnesota Public TV, “Jerry Apps: A Farm
Story.”
March 3, 7:00 p.m. Wisconsin Public TV, “Jerry Apps: A Farm
Story.”
March 6- 27: Writing Retreat, Florida.
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Patterson Memorial Library
500 Division St. PO Box 305
Wild Rose, WI 54984
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