Winter Wonder Moments

Following a whim and experiencing nature equate to a day of many perfect moments.  My husband and I spent a day over the weekend did just that over the weekend.  We had created quite a list over the last few months of places to visit and explore in our new hometown, so following a wonderful breakfast of scones, carmelized pears, and strawberry-covered waffles (perfect moment #1) we began to recall out loud some of those places we wanted to explore and went!   We drove up the North Shore of Lake Superior and walked around the town of Two Harbors, visited a lighthouse in the area and took lots of pictures (perfect moment #2)!  My husband even stuck his hand in the unfrozen lake water (which is ice cold, even in the heat of summer!).  Then we drove back to Duluth and went hiking along a road that they shut down in the winter due to the conditions but it's perfect for walking and cross country skiing.  We were surrounded by millions of birch and pine trees and newly fallen snow (perfect moment#4) and took tons more pictures which I am very excited to combine with my calligraphy!  At the end of the day, my husband and I both felt so peaceful and inspired and refreshed and began looking forward to another hike in the woods (perfect moment #4).


 

Published Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:58 PM by Tammy

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:17 PM by Julie Burger

Hi Tammy!

Thank you for sharing your wonderful moments. Today has been a rather difficult day for me and you just gave me a wonderful moment by sharing yours. I, too, love nature and trully appreciate your photographs. I can't help but wonder if those footsteps in the first photo are fresh from you and your hubby. All of these photos are beautiful(what's not to like?). The last photo of the (Birch?) tree with the bark peeling off the trunk of the tree is so striking and captivating. Thank you for a well needed reprieve.

Hugs,   Julie

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:21 PM by copper cat

Love the photos - they should be another perfect moment when conjoined with your calligraphy!

~copper cat

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:16 PM by holly

How wonderful to go and spend time in the great outdoors. Your breakfast sounds delish too!!

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:09 PM by chameleon

Sounds like a memorable day and I agree that your calligraphy work, which is so flowing and organic, would accompany your photographs beautifully.  

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Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:12 AM by Opheliac

Lovely pictures. The lake looks so peaceful.

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Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:08 PM by jacquerose

Wonderful photos.  It sounds like a perfect day.

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Friday, February 22, 2008 6:13 PM by Julie Burger

Hi Tammy!

I didn't want the day to go by without saying thank you for your concern and kind words. I've been kind of overwhelmed lately and my little fur baby had surgery and Wednesday was Doctor day. The day didn't start out so hot and then it got somewhat worse. My baby isn't healing as well as expected and tonight I noticed she pulled more stitches out. I am trying to remain optimistic, though. Your post and your photos did get me through that day. I ordered your favorite Calligraphy book from Amazon right after you e-mailed me the titles. I just heard from them today that they are unable to procure the book. I checked Barnes and Nobel on-line and it looks like they have a copy. I'll be placing an order as soon as I can. Thanks again for your kindness!

Hugs,  Julie

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Sunday, February 24, 2008 7:37 PM by LilyRose

What lovely photos!  Sounds like a fabulous day, from start to finish.  Thank you so much for sharing.

Dawne  

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Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:41 AM by Sandi

It sounds like you and your husband had a great day with several wonderful moments!

Sandi

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Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:33 PM by Constance Bates

Thanks for sharing your photos!  I can almost feel the moments -- although it's a breezy clear 73 degrees here -- and love seeing your birches and lake!  cb

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Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:56 PM by Fancifalls

What a wonderful day! And your photos are beautiful. I love Lake Superior, although we tend to visit on the UP side (we live in the Milwaukee area).