Can’t see the Trees for the Forest, or rather, Snowflakes for the Snow

Posted on by Madison Woods

Yesterday we only had a little bit of snow and each little snowflake was easy to see and photograph. Now it is like not being able to see the trees for the forest. Can’t see the snowflakes for the snow.

Snow Makes the Cold More Bearable … for a little while

But I love it. I enjoy the crunchy sound of snow beneath my feet and take great pleasure in being the first to walk smooth snowy paths. But it’s cold, and I can’t keep my toes warm long enough to stay outside more than a little while.

Snowy Morning Scenes

Here’s some scenes from my feeding of critters round this morning. The dogs love the snow. Chickens are indifferent. Cats are reluctant. And the horses were just downright pissed that I took so many photo stops on the way to feeding them.

Trees for the Forest. Hen House in the Snow

Wet water (as opposed to frozen water) and food time for critters.
Wet water (as opposed to frozen water) and food time for critters. Turbo’s and the chickens’ water buckets aren’t heated, so I have to add warm water so they can drink after eating their breakfast. But they have to get to it quick while it’s still wet.

"Yucky snow."
“Yucky snow.”

Big Oak Crown

They're not sure what all the fuss is about. It's just snow.
They’re not sure what all the fuss is about. It’s just snow.

 

Horse-sickles
"Quit with the pictures and get down here and feed us!"
“Quit with the pictures and get down here and feed us!”

 

Old Tractor in Snow

The first good snow for the shop.
The first good snow for the shop.

Trees for the Forest

It’s easy to lose track of the little things that bring pleasure and joy when there’s a long list of things that need to get done and time is feeling rushed. Slowing down to take note of simple pleasures is kind of like noticing the trees in the forest, or individual snowflakes in the snowstorms. Or like stopping to smell the roses.

I’m full of metaphors this morning, I know. But I think you ‘get my drift’.

We have to go out and cut firewood in a little while, and bring hay to the horses. It’s not as fun when fingers and toes are frozen, but at least the sun is coming out now. The high today, not counting wind chill is only supposed to be 19*F.

I hope you’re enjoying your winter weather this weekend too. Stay warm!

About Wild Ozark
Wild Ozark is a nature farm. Mostly we grow rocks. I use those rocks and some of the herbs to make earth pigments and watercolor paints. We also grow native clay that I use for making my Fairy Swing Mushrooms. And then there are the trees. We grow lots of trees. My husband uses some for his woodworking and some for our Burnt Kettle Shagbark Hickory Syrup, but for the most part they stand around creating good air, shade, & habitat for the ginseng nursery.
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About the voice behind this blog, Madison Woods
I'm a creative old soul living way off the beaten path with my husband in the wild Ozark Mountains. You can find my art on display and for sale at the Kingston Square Arts shop in Kingston, Arkansas. It's a tiny little town and a bit off the path to anywhere at all, but a wonderful ride out to a most beautiful part of our state. Besides homesteading, growing plants & making arts & crafty things, I write books and stories. My rural fantasy fiction, written under the pen name, Ima Erthwitch, usually takes place in a much altered Ozarks.

7 thoughts on “Can’t see the Trees for the Forest, or rather, Snowflakes for the Snow”

  1. Definitely feeling the cold here, too, Madison, but as we’re pampered city folks at this time of year, it’s not so bad. Bill, the mad man, has ridden his bike ten miles each of the last two days, with wind chill below zero. Not for me. 🙂 Lovely photos. The one of the cat is hilarious. The expression says it all!

    janet

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    1. I don’t know how he can feel his fingers and toes enough to stay on the bike! If I could figure out how to keep those two extremities warm, I’d be outside a lot more in weather like this. LOL, the cat was so funny and I was glad to have the camera on hand for that one.

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      1. I know. He said his toes were cold. I think he needs a wicking liner sock with a warmer sock over it. He has good gloves and wears a balaclava (at least he has one, so I hope he wore it.) Fingers and toes are always the problem as ears are much easier to cover and keep warm.

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        1. Awww, I can’t hit “Like” on that one. Maybe you’ll get some snow soon 🙂 I’m heading back outside now to make sure the creek isn’t frozen solid for the horses. Meant to check that when I fed this morning and forgot. My toes are just now defrosted, lol.

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          2. Okay-thanks! Just in from checking water. That was actually enjoyable and didn’t feel so cold. No wind makes a huge difference. Talk more with you later 😉

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