today the temperature got to 6 degrees C, almost spring like for minnesota in january

so i was inspired to make a bouquet while i walked the dog

rice creek regional trial, saint paul, minnesota

another photo from yesterday’s dusting

norway spruce

saint paul, minnesota

we woke up this morning to a fresh dusting of snow: all was bright and white.

balsam fir in my side yard

saint paul, minnesota

ruffed grouse wing

the whole wing is beautiful, but the leading edge vanes of the primary feathers are arresting

superior national forest, near grand marais, minnesota

these last couple weeks of january are traditionally the coldest time of year in minnesota

today was no exception

the forecast for tomorrow morning is -17 C

saint paul, minnesota