Deceiving

No, it is not a million-toothed monster baring snaggly teeth between non-existent lips. It is frost growing in the gap between two deck boards.

Appearances can be deceiving.

Edited to add: Back on Thursday.

dscf9460-copy

Wheel

Seagulls wheel above the St. Clair River.

dscf9451-copy

Awaiting

A tree stands in a mid-January mild spell, awaiting the next blows Winter chooses to fling.

dscf9458-copy

Raised spirits

A brilliant, rousing mid-winter dawn raised my spirits even further than the height they had already reached.

dscf9441-copy

Softens and blurs

Late on a winter afternoon, wind-driven rain softens and blurs the landscape.

Edited to add: I will take my usual internet fast Wednesday night, so no post then. Wishing you, dear reader, a pleasant Wednesday.

dscf9435-copy

Real world

We went on a hike on a fine day recently. Always good to get into the real world.

dscf9417-copy

Wreathed

On a winter day, a country road is wreathed in fog.

dscf9430-copy

Very kind

We enjoyed a very good meal this afternoon. Faye mentioned to our server that it was a special occasion, and she brought this special dessert to our table. It was as good as it looks, and it was not on the bill.

Very kind of her. We gave a generous tip.

wp_000580-1

Light

A fortuitous combination of sun and cloud creates a burst of light.

dscf9433-copy

Awaits

During an absolutely calm and foggy aftrnoon, an old windmill awaits the next breeze.

dscf9428-copy