tall and proud

the temperature never got above zero (degrees F) today. january in the north requires a certain stoicism. this cattail is the perfect illustration of what that looks like. it takes a certain perversity to truly love this corner of the globe. those who stay, all share that same peculiarity. it makes for an interesting self-selecting group. we’re all weirdos. and we’re okay with that.

snow-crusted cattail in winter