I peek out the front window, the blinds raised halfway. Snow is falling. Silent. Soft. I stand mesmerized as it sticks to the bushes, the solitary tree in the front yard and the concrete walkway leading to the house. The yard is carpeted with a soft plush blanket of white. The occasional vehicle passes slowly, […]
Read moreStop and catch that snowflake
Gentle snowflakes fall outside. Memories of my dad who passed away 6 years back swirl in my head. Just the good ones. I look around my home. The home is companionably silent. I pick up strewn toys and put away the discarded PJ’s I brew myself a cup of strong ginger tea and sit to work. […]
Read moreBlue no more!
I powered the ignition off and turned to fetch all of my winter gear. Pulling on my soft woolen cap, I bound my neck tightly with a scarf and slid my already cold palms into gloves before picking up my bag and lunch tote. Walking briskly to the elevator, I found the cold seep in […]
Read moreWinter wonderland
Anticipating icy weather this morning, I was all prepared to log in from home and work. Unusually, I had the TV on and the newscasters were droning on and on about the weather and traffic. It struck me that conditions were not as bad as it was portrayed though my deck furniture were growing nice […]
Read moreWhere did Autumn go?
I woke up this morning to this. First snow for the season. I stood by my deck door enjoying the sight of the soft snow flakes cascading down and melting as it touched the ground. I was tempted to run out bare foot and feel it but turned back to my stove instead. As much as […]
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