HYACINTHS FOR THE SOUL

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Farewell January 2021

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I mentioned in my previous post that January is a favorite month.

As we say farewell to the last week of January 2021, I decided

to document our snow event of this month.

The weather forecasters predicted we would get snow,

and we definitely did! Snow in Austin January 2021.

I took the prediction seriously and

covered all the containers and tender plants.

Other wise, cleaning up is a real mess and time consuming,

not to mention expense to replace things.

January 10, 2021 will be remembered for record snowfall

in Central Texas with accumulation of up to nine inches.

Fresh fallen snow offered

Austin an unusual winter day.

It began early morning and continued throughout

the day, but temps never dropped to freezing.

By mid afternoon, snow across the city had knocked

out power to thousands of homes, including ours.

The bird bath, usually full of visitors

was all quiet and icy.

Our beautiful Capitol grounds January 10, 2021

Photo Credit, Richard F. Lyons

Yes, snow in Central Texas creates an event so rare,

that when we do get snow, its something to celebrate.

Image by Becky Kittleman, Austin Photographer

I've often shared photos of our beloved

Lady Bird Lake with its extensive hike and bide trail.

Image above was captured the morning of January 10, 2021.

Snow Day Over Town Lake ~ artist Nancy Hoover, 2021

Local art teacher, Nancy Hoover, took inspiration

from Becky's moody snowy image and created a gorgeous pastel

on gray paper, inspiring her students to create their own version.

I admire how life inspires art! Thank you Becky and Nancy!

Farewell January 2021!

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I mentioned in my previous post that January is a favorite month.As we say farewell to the last week of January 2021, I decidedto document our snow event of this month.The weather forecasters predicted we would get snow,and we definitely did! Snow in Austin January 2021.I took the prediction seriously and covered all the containers and tender plants.Other wise, cleaning up is a real mess and tim...

Monday, January 18, 2021

Snow Fun

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J A N U A R Y 18th

~ World Day of the Snowman ~

Unlike many of my friends, January is

actually a favorite month for me.

We don't often have severe winters here in central Texas.
In fact our winter days can be a roller coaster
of temperatures and weather patterns.

A recent Sunday was one of those winter weather days!

We woke to heavy rain, but by 10 AM,

snow was gently falling and continued till late in the day.

Areas west and north of town received considerable more

snow than the few inches that accumulated here.

Our beautiful Capitol grounds January 10, 2021

Photo Credit, Richard F. Lyons

Families delighted in the winter wonderland, and snowmen

could be seen in many outdoor spaces across Austin neighborhoods.

By Monday, the snow had dissolved, leaving vestiges of those

neighborhood snowmen standing on brown winter grass.

I know, not a very pretty sight!

Most January days are

simply cold and dreary here.

But, that's OK with me.

I'm a fan of winter!

I get to dress Sadie in a favorite sweater,

though admittedly she doesn't like rain or snow.

She would rather be

inside up on a comfy bed or . . .

In her favorite chair

with her cuddly snowman.

You'll find me on the sofa with a cup of hot tea while

the chef sips on his mug of hot chocolate.

Yes, January

is a favorite month.

I get to celebrate my birthday in January,

the birthdays of some dear friends,

and a great niece and nephew.

Are you living among snowy scenes,
out playing in the snow and enjoying the winter sports?

I say,

"Let it snow!"

Have you ever built a snowman?

Or, how about a Snowhog?

Samantha posted photos on her FB page with the quote:

"When you show hogs, you don't make snowmen!"

Is this not the cutest? Talk about having fun in the snow!

Photo credit, Samantha McGinnis

Tell me, are you a fan?

Is January a favorite month for you?

What do you like to do in January?

Joining

Love Your Creativity @ Life and Linda Sundays on Silverado @ House on Silverado All About Home @ Common Ground Before and After @ Between Naps on the Porch You're the Star @ Electric Red Barn Happiness is Homemade @ Bluesky at Home Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Celebrate Your Story @ Celebrate and Decorate Keep in Touch @ Let's Add Sprinkles

Over the Moon @ Marilyn's Treats Tuesday Turnaround @ Bluesky at Home

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Electric Red Barn
Share Your Style @ French Ethereal Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner Charming Homes and Gardens @ Shiplap and Shells Embracing Home and Family @ The Everyday Farmhouse Farmhouse Friday @ The Painted Hinge

J A N U A R Y 18th~ World Day of the Snowman ~ Unlike many of my friends, January is actually a favorite month for me.We don't often have severe winters here in central Texas. In fact our winter days can be a roller coasterof temperatures and weather patterns.A recent Sunday was one of those winter weather days!We woke to heavy rain, but by 10 AM, snow was gently falling and continued till...