This time of year in the northern hemisphere many places get snow. I live in an area of Arizona that rarely gets snow except in the nearby mountains. I will share some photos of one of the rare snows where we live. First, here is a photo from this year of snow in the mountains near us. This is a view from our backyard.
Below are photos taken after a New Year's Eve snow. It was gone by noon on New Year's Day.
It seems odd to see the big saguaro cacti surrounded by snow, but it gives the landscape a festive look. Snow can be fun, but it can also cause problems. I've used snow in several of my books. In A Match to Call Ours the characters have fun sledding and making snow angels, but a blizzard causes havoc with the cattle on the ranch. In A Family to Call Ours, which is now on sale for 99 cents, the hero's car breaks down, and he is stuck in a snowstorm without cell service. In Hometown Promise, a blizzard makes for unexpected closeness between the hero and heroine.
I like snow around the Christmas holidays if I don't have to go anywhere. I really like it in pictures and books rather than having to drive in it or shovel it. How do you like your snow?
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We don't have as much snow in Southern Indiana as we used to, and I miss it. The best way to enjoy a fresh snowfall was walking in it, at night.
ReplyDeleteMagdalena, yes, a walk in the snow at night. I'll have to think about that for a romantic walk when it's really still.
DeleteI love watching it fall. It is very calming.
ReplyDeleteGina, it is very calming and beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteWe don’t get a lot of snow in southwest Louisiana. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeletePatty, Merry Christmas.
DeleteI enjoy watching the snow since it is an extremely rare event here. I admit that I have to run outside and play in it for a few minutes before going indoors to enjoy the view when I am in a location that has winter weather.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing snow one time while we lived in FL. It was flurries, and it didn't stick.
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