Monday, November 19, 2007

first snow

"The first snow is always a very delightful happening"
~Tasha Tudor~
Our first snow is always a delightful happening,
the air becomes very soft and still.
Our hills become pale ochre & white.
The birds seem to be coming from everywhere to find bits of rose hips to eat.
Even our old rooster pheasant, a solitary old man who we thought was gone, suddenly appeared in the old crab apple tree by the garden fence.
A comforting sight for me to see an old friend looking happy and content.

6 comments:

Katie said...

Oh Maaaaan! It just wasn't cold enough here, it all turned to rain and even now is just dripping away...maybe it'll get colder and snow!!

cathypentonatelier said...

Oh Christe to think of snow, oh how joyous.... Wish I was there to enjoy it with you my friend..

Becky said...

Oh Christine, how lovely. They are talking a warming trend here in the foothills. No chance for snow. but we usually don't see any till Christmas or later. But I love this picture of yours. Seem like just yesterday the deer were nipping at this very rose bush of yours. Is this the same one?

Smiles,
Becky

cherry said...

Hello my 1st time here! Lovely site. We got our first snow as well here in La Pine. There is nothing like the high desert. cherry

charlotte said...

stopping in to say hello and catch up. always lovely here- happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Christe. xoC

Ulla said...

You are a true TREASURE! BLESSINGS to you dearest! I am so thankful for our friendship!!!!