In spite of the weather there are certain elements that make this season lovely. Two days ago we experienced hoarfrost. It is a special phenomenon that occurs from time to time when ice forms crystals from a foggy atmosphere.
Each branch had a coating of crystalline beauty.
It only lasts a few hours and by mid morning it is gone. I have written before about this rare occurrence.
It is a favorite sight of mine.
Speaking of a favorite sight...our visitor the Rufous-sided Towhee has decided to stop by and visit. He appears to be alone (I only ever see one - never two at a time). His markings make him stand out among the crowd.
To make the dark evenings go more quickly...working another jig-saw puzzle...this one is by the artist Terry Redlin...a Christmas present from my brother and sister. They know what I enjoy doing.
Also been spending a bit of time in the kitchen baking up a few goodies. There is something special about a warm peanut butter cookie with a cup of coffee to chase away winter's chill.
Well friends I am wishing all of you a lovely coming week. Next Saturday is Valentine's Day...hope everyone has a blessed one.
Hugs
Debbie
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." Phil. 4:8 (NIV)
I've never heard of hoarfrost before. It looks so pretty covering the branches of the trees. Your area looks beautiful with all the snow. The peanut butter cookies look really good, and one of my favorite cookies. Yes, with a cup of coffee. Puzzles are nice to put together, especially in the winter when it's so cold outside and we gather inside. The verse you shared is one of my favorite ones, Debbie. And you had me at your title.....lovely is such a special word. Happy Valentine's Day to a dear blog friend. : )
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. ❤️ Your cookies look delicious 😋
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteI don't ever think I've had the privilege of witnessing hoarfrost until your photos here today, Debbie. It is astounding! We never know how God will surprise and inspire us by His unique insertion of beauty when we least expect it.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I made some oatmeal-raisin cookies ahead of the bad weather. Your peanut butter ones look scrumptious!
Blessings!
The hoarfrost does always look pretty. Those cookies look delicious. I wouldn't be able to limit myself to just one.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a fairy land!
ReplyDeleteStay warm friend!
hugs
Donna
Oh what lovely photos! Your painting is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI had to look up the translation of 'hoarfrost' and it's a known phenomenon over here as well. Always beautiful. Mmmmm those cookies! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Hoar frost is a special gift of nature! We usually get at least one event a year! I’ll be watching.
ReplyDeleteI love that bible verse - it is very beautiful, isn't it? And the ice on the branches - I have seen it in person - absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that pretty bird is getting food for his wife and chicks. lol
Love, sandie
Gorgeous photos. Love puzzles and peanut butter cookies. Your painting of the flowers is exquisite! Stay warm. We had 80 something yesterday and about 74 today. Weird...
ReplyDeleteDebbie, your photos of the hoarfrost are lovely. I'm glad you have a puzzle and some peanut butter cookies to look forward to. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteYour post made me smile; hoarfrost really does look like magic for a few hours! How long did it take you to spot the Rufous-sided Towhee this time? Also, I’m curious, do you have a favorite puzzle piece strategy, or do you just let it flow? I hope you have a cozy and happy weekend filled with warm cookies and coffee.
ReplyDeleteHola Debbie: hace mucho tiempo que no leo los otros blogs, pero me encontré con estas hermosas fotos invernales y esas deliciosas masitas, que no me resistí a escrbirle porquer su blog tiene un contenido exquisito y mucho sentimiento, siempre dejando un pasaje biblico, tan necesario para templar nuestro corazón. , Mis felicitaciones !!!! Saludos
ReplyDeleteI've heard of hoarfrost, but I didn't know what it was. Wow, it's beautiful. Looks like you have plenty of cozy activities to keep you busy during the winter. You make it look like fun!
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