Wintry Weekend

Whitetail deer roam the ridge

We awoke to a world of white this Saturday morning. A little more than an inch of snow had fallen overnight...nothing compared to what other parts of the country have received, but enough to surround us with a touch of winter-wonderland. With a white backdrop, it's easier to make out our herd of deer as they traverse our woodland trails. In the photograph above, a line of deer, barely perceptible unless you take a pretty close look, silently move along single file on their way to the goldfish pond, hoping to lap at the watery edges of the mostly frozen, crystalline pool to satisfy their thirst. They can get aggressive with one another in their quest for a few precious sips. The other day, one of the largest does kicked the tiniest of the herd in the butt so that she could get to the best puddle. Survival of the fittest is often not kind!

A view of our cabin tucked behind the snowy banks.

So far this winter season, we haven't gotten entirely snowed in, but more snow is forecast for the coming week. Winter always seems to find a way of lingering longer than you think she might. She isn't the lady who knows when to leave! Before the first sweet breaths of spring arrive, I'm sure winter will put on more displays ~ winds gusting, temps plunging, and, perhaps next time, a thicker blanket of white to cover the earth and slow our pace.