This morning when I checked the weather, the temperature in Empire was 8 degrees F with a wind out of the north that sent the "Feels Like" temp below zero. That's chilly for Alabama. It's been several years since it's been this cold. The last time it happened, we had a standpipe in the backyard that we used to water the birds. When I tried to turn it on, the faucet broke off. I had to hustle to the water meter and turn the water off while I capped the standpipe. When the weather warmed, I removed that standpipe.
These days, I wrap all the outside faucets and if something outside needs water, we haul it in cans from inside.
I write my Sunday column on Wednesday, so I spent most of the morning tapping keys. After a late breakfast, we decided to take the dogs for a walk. There was still a little snow on the ground in the shade. When we walked the long path across the new property, I saw color out of the corner of my eye. A patch of snow-moss next to the path. Pulling the phone from my pocket, I snapped a photo. I love the contrast of white on green.
Jilda had to work this afternoon and I wasn't sure about the roads so I decided to take her to work. There's a Starbucks not far from the facility, so I went there to write. I bought a mocha and New York Times. There was an empty table in the corner, so I spread my things out there and wrote my column in about 20 minutes. Sometimes, all it takes is a change of venue.
These days, I wrap all the outside faucets and if something outside needs water, we haul it in cans from inside.
I write my Sunday column on Wednesday, so I spent most of the morning tapping keys. After a late breakfast, we decided to take the dogs for a walk. There was still a little snow on the ground in the shade. When we walked the long path across the new property, I saw color out of the corner of my eye. A patch of snow-moss next to the path. Pulling the phone from my pocket, I snapped a photo. I love the contrast of white on green.
Jilda had to work this afternoon and I wasn't sure about the roads so I decided to take her to work. There's a Starbucks not far from the facility, so I went there to write. I bought a mocha and New York Times. There was an empty table in the corner, so I spread my things out there and wrote my column in about 20 minutes. Sometimes, all it takes is a change of venue.
Love the contrast in the photo. And yes, a new venue can indeed be a breath of fresh air.
ReplyDeleteStay warm!!!! We were 28 in central Fla this morning. Cold all over the world, sorta like raining. hahaha
ReplyDeleteTake care and bundle up. My wife says spring is just around the corner.
Hopefully all this snow and cold weather will be gone soon. We are having a January thaw with temps in the 40's by Sunday. Anything above freezing is appreciated. Nice you had a reason to change your venue!
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