Now that I have retired from my position as Personal Support Worker, I am taking winter in a much more philosophical light! I have discovered that I really don't HAVE to go out in the snow unless I feel like it! Actually, when I confessed to Maggie the other day that I had done absolutely nothing all day except make meals, she gave me permission by saying:"So what! You're retired!"
-- Okay! Now I can relax!
On Saturday I FELT LIKE going to the river to take pictures by the mill!
The bush in the second picture is located by the mill itself, and the last picture is farther down the street to the west. You can't really see the water in the cove, since the ice and snow have it covered! Some Canada Geese usually take up residence there, but it seems they have left for the forseeable future! If that old tree and the cove look familiar, I used them in my painting of the geese two years ago!
There's a beauty of fresh-fallen snow, it's like God has covered the mud and rubble of life, and promised a new start. I love to see the snow, before the cars and slush of traffic mess it up.
After I finish some renovations and repairs on my home, I will start my projects for retirement. I plan to organize all my family pictures, and scrap book them, but more importantly, these pictures I took on Saturday will help inspire me for more painting, which will start within the next month.
Have a great day, and stay warm and safe this winter!
Phoebe
