Inspired by a little-known picture book from the pen of Bethany Tudor, this is a diary, of sorts, where I document some of my thoughts, activities, and ideas as I explore the challenges met by the characters in the story: hard work, the care and nurture of others, housekeeping skills, life changes, charity, community, and cooperation, among others. Like Samuel and Samantha, the ducks in the tale, I struggle and succeed, cope and celebrate, work and play, handling the tasks that come my way. I invite you to join me on my journey.

Saturday, November 04, 2006

Jack Frost Passes By

This morning, this photo ran on the front page of my hometown newspaper, not because there wasn’t any other news to report, but because it is tradition to place a positive, local-color photograph somewhere on the front page. I like this tradition as it gives balance to the other headlines, often negative and sensational, that find their way to the top of the fold.

This peek at snow and ice definitely reminded me that winter is coming, even to New England, and that I need to get ready in a bit more focused manner. Fortunately, this time, Jack Frost was only stopping by in Minnesota. My hometown forecast for early next week includes 60° temperatures and sunny skies. Yah, Indian summer, for sure, just in time to mulch those leaves before the real snow flies!

Photo by Chip Pearson, Fairmont Sentinel

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