Snow & More Snow

Yes, we did have our blizzard last week, albeit a small one, as blizzards go, with about 18 inches of snow. And true to form, Boston took one  day off & then got back to business as usual. 

It was not until Sunday that I took a walk with my camera to get a few photos. It was sunny but cold.

The Naponset River was breaking up the ice & running along merrily.

By Sunday all  roads & byways were cleared except for the roads & tracks less traveled.

The Trolley  was out of service during the storm but was quickly back & running on schedule.

Now, all the gears are in place for the next storm to hit, which should come at some point on Tuesday. This time, snow & ice, possible freezing rain. 

We have had quite a winter already & it is only the middle of January.  But what can you do, but try to enjoy it? Like my neighbor who was busy at work on this snow dragon.

Sun is out, the river is high ; back to the studio with Emily

Last week end was a wash, literally. It rained for what seemed like forty days & forty nights. In fact, it was more like three days & three nights, but that was enough. There were certainly lots of jokes & references to Noah's ark brandished about. We experienced some serious leaks in our domicile but thankfully our ceiling did not completely fall down as I had feared. The Naponset River, on who's banks we live, crested just below the flood line. It had not reached that hight since 1955, when a huricane hit the area.

The sun has come out. Warmer weather has arrived. Bulbs are popping up. And everything is looking wonderful.

As a result of the rain I have not been to the studio for awhile. I have done very little painting this month.

Emily is on school break while her siblings are still in school & her mom is working, so she came over to spend some time with me. After checking out the river we headed off to the studio. She painted a beautiful painting. Unfortunately we forgot to take a photo of the finished product. And she gave me some good tips on what I was working on. We enjoyed our time together & the chance to be back in the studio.