Snow at Daybreak – Mars, PA – January 2018
Snow at Daybreak.
I stumble through
the early morning darkness
heading to the kitchen
for that first cup of coffee
to help prop open
my bleary eyes.
On my way,
I flip the switch
that turns on
the flood light
shining out
into the backyard.
What could be
more beautiful
than bright white
fluffy snowflakes
fluttering down
on a cold January morning?
Snow at Daybreak.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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“The sun did not shine.
It was too wet to play.
So we sat in the house
All that cold, cold, wet day.”― Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat
For those of you dealing with this cold, cold weather, stay warm and dry.
Wishing you a Dr. Seuss kind of day.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Cozy
Warm, crackling fire,
Soft blanket,
Brand-new fuzzy socks,
A favorite sweatshirt inside-out.
Broken-in space on the couch,
Smooshed pillows,
A furry four-legged friend,
A long-time love.
Dark red wine,
Creamy Godiva chocolate truffles,
Football playoffs,
Tender beef simmering in the crock pot.
Cold January Sundays
can be so cozy.
Cold January Sundays
can be the best.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Seymour Snowie – Watercolor Holiday Snowman with Cardinal – 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Baby It’s Cold Outside…
I swear everything reminds me of some song.
No matter the discussion, I typically can break out into song about it…
or at least have a song running through my head at the same time.
(If you are anywhere nearby, you will likely hope it only runs through my head as carrying a tune is not one of my stronger talents!)
This time of year,
everything brings to mind a Christmas Carol.
It started snowing yesterday!
And turned C O L D!
I really can’t stay…. but Baby, it’s cold outside….
I’ve got to go away…. but Baby, it’s cold outside….
December snow is the best snow. It is when most of us actually get excited to see snow – as opposed to March snow – when we are usually soooo over it!
So I was inspired to paint this chilly little guy – Seymour Snowie.
He is a holiday snowman, and he is chatting with his little friend Cameron the Cardinal. I think they are so GLAD it’s cold outside! At least Seymour is.
Wishing you cold, snowy fun outside, and warm comfort inside!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
(PS – I thought this might make a cute Holiday Greeting Card or Holiday Thank You Note, so I made these little cuties into cards for our McKinneyX2Designs ETSY shop. You can check them out here!)
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