Half Way Through?

 It's Ground Hogs Day, the mid point of winter. Whatever critter sees or doesn't see his shadow, we still have six weeks to go, but that means we've already made it half way. 

It has been snowing here all morning, but since it has remained just above freezing, there isn't much accumulation. It it freezes tonight we will have ice. My teacher daughter is really hoping for a late start in the morning, but not a missed day. She doesn't want any more days added to the school year. :-)

My recovery is progressing slowly. Lots of time propped up in my recliner, elevating and icing, is bringing the excess swelling down. The pain is moderating, except when I have to do my PT three times a day. Tom is a wonderful care taker.

When Tom went out to the street to get the newspaper this morning I sent my phone with him to take some photos. 

Snow on the driveway.

Snow on Hellebore

on snow drops

on cotoneaster berries. 

Snow on the roof and the fir trees

Snow on Winter Jasmine

Not much snow on the streets

Snow on maple

on the garden deck

Hardy cyclamen really are hardy

Tulips pushing up. Now that it is colder again they will get slowed down. Six weeks to wait, at least. 

Primroses seem undaunted.

And so it is we will also persist, and be patient, and continue to grow, if only in spirit.