We had a snowy day at last. I'll call it a Christmas snow since we are still in the "greater" Christmas/Epiphany season. But it went quickly, after a warm day and then rain, more rain.
I often wonder how my raised beds are doing out there, in so much wet. It rained again overnight, hard, and the wind howled; I was surprised the barrels stayed upright. It ended up a warm day, though, and I even opened some windows. But now the cold air is coming.
Meanwhile, the Three Kings left - they never can stay long because of Herod. So things are quieting down.
I wanted some color outside and there are these silk poinsettias I don't seem to use in the house - I stuck them in the dirt, and there they have been at least two weeks. They're like the mail carrier: outside in sleet and snow and all weathers, uncomplaining.
I love that the cardinal knew you needed some colour outside!
ReplyDeleteThey look so in the snow! They also look pretty in the green grass. :)
DeleteI brought home a poinsettia when the church decorations were updated, and will keep it as long as it looks nice, for winter cheer. I'd love to have a cardinal, too, but that would be quite unnatural for this place.
ReplyDeleteGretchen Joanna
I am so happy that our cardinals have returned. Mary @ Hilltop Post
ReplyDeleteNow that's interesting - ours stick around all year.
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