The first snowfall of winter is drifting down from whitened skies here in Southern New Jersey. The quick accumulation of several inches is surprising after last week’s record warmth. I took a quick stroll around my yard and found this small sparrow watching me from the leafless Vitex tree.
The gourd birdhouse is vacant, and I am reminded I need to repair the opening and rodent-proof before Spring arrives.
My Rosemary plants are covered with blue blossoms. I’m glad I waited for the first snowfall to use the surprise burst of florets for Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.
The bright contrasting tones of peach, courtesy of my last blooming rose of 2021, give me chills in reality, and also in spirit. Covered in a white blanket of snowflakes the flower suggests a mysterious slumber before rebirth in Spring, truly a sleeping beauty. I can see a few starry points of individual flakes. How beautiful and rare, snowdrifts on live rose petals, not a sight I often see.
MINDING MY P'S WITH Q 
First snow is always pretty….We only got a sprinkle in Central Misissippi
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It’s surprising this early in winter. Just yesterday we almost could walk around outdoors without a jacket. I saw a frog in the stream and was so surprised to see a box turtle on a woodsy trail. I was going to blog about seeing unexpected wildlife but the snow got into my spirit. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.
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We have bounced back and forth with crazy temps all fall into winter. It is ,or was, 28 this morning …later this week back to 60 and 70..Crazy!
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It is the same here…yesterday we were out on the bike trail enjoying the warmth.
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Wow! I’m surprised at your flowers in the snow. Lovely.
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Thanks Anne. It’s been very warm here, until today. The snow is really lovely though…hopefully it will descend and then disappear in just a few days.
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The sun is shining brightly on our snow, so it won’t last long.
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Dreary here…might take awhile to melt.
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Beautiful snowy post for today 😀 😀
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Thanks Cee. Enjoyed your tulips too.
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