An ice storm is… characterized by freezing rain, also known as a glaze event or, in some parts of the United States, as a silver thaw. Wikipedia I have only experienced and ice storm once or twice, and although they can be scary and destructive, the ice glaze on everything is magnificent! Out of every…
February 14: 26 and counting
“That’s when you know for sure somebody loves you. They figure out what you need and they give it to you — without you asking.” — Adriana Trigiani (Very Valentine (Valentine, #1)) True love really is when they figure out just what you need and give it to you…and remember what your favorite flower is,…
February 12: Pinnacles National Park, CA
23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles National Park. – National Park Service Our girls certainly are experiencing the best this country has to offer, and with modern technology we can share in the experiences from more than 2,000 miles away. Nic went on and outing…
February 11: Moonscapes and frozen waves
“At the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland – Point Pelee National Park, experience nature like never before. Each spring, view flocks of migratory birds, joined in autumn by waves of vivid Monarch butterflies. In winter, wander snowy trails past ice-cloaked trees and in summer, bask on sandy beaches. Whether you cycle, paddle or hike…
February 10: Sunset reflections from the Ambassador Bridge
“Detroit is big enough to matter in the world and small enough for you to matter in it.” — Jeanette Pierce Another great view of Detroit on the left and Windsor, Canada on the right, with the last rays of the sun reflecting off the skyscrapers and the ice. It doesn’t seem to matter which…