Southern Ohio was on the receiving end of a nasty ice storm this week. I like a good snowfall but ice is treacherous and heavy, causing tree damage and it downed power lines across a huge swath of the state.
As a remote worker I was fortunate to keep power and still do my job. I also tried to keep my outdoor friends fed and went out after work last night to get a closer look at the ice.
The images above are from my outdoor expedition. The ones below I grabbed from my office window of some creatures that come to Scout’s bird feeder.
He’s not a bird but he’s hungry and Scout is fascinated by squirrels so we are happy to feed him and several others.
And here’s one of an actual bird!
It’s times like these that I’m especially grateful for my cozy home, my house panther and for the fact my remote work status alleviates the worry of travel most days. I’m also grateful for electricity and central heat!
Be careful today if you’re out running around!!
They’re soft and a little blurry.
Look at that judgmental little face. I’m always amazed at how expressive birds are.
There were lots of tracks in the snow to enjoy along the way.
On a break from work, my dad gave me a lift to see this nearby covered bridge in the snow.
It was nice in the sun but frigid in the shade and when the wind blew. It’s nice to stay in and be cozy on a snowy winter day. That tea cup contains baked banana in case you wondered.
The birds ate hungrily from the feeder and the ground around it so Scout had an exhausting day keeping tabs on them through the window.
He hardly even had time for a nap!
A snowy day feels different to me. Quieter. Cozier. It makes me extra grateful for my warm home, pantry full of supplies and a desk by the window.
William Blake said that “No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.”
It’s not a black and white photo. This is just the color of the sky here in southern Ohio yesterday morning. It was gray and dreary. The sun didn’t show its pretty face all day long and I missed it.
These images were made in just a minute or so one morning and I got a kick out of their body language and expressions. 