In the brightness of a snowy moonlit night, the shadow of the towering tree is cast upon the earth. Barren branches reach in every direction, and their shadows dance on the snow in their distorted way. I gaze out at the snowy canvas and envy …
Read MoreSacramental snowfall
The heavens open up above today and the first snowfall of the year arrives. The children face the heavens and capture the falling flakes in their mouths, tasting heaven. The coolness drops on one’s tongue, vanishing all too quickly. It leaves you thirsting for more, …
Read MoreTree Jousting and Other Winter Games
‘Winter memories” in the Philadelphia Inquirer (February 6, 2004). As the region finds itself in the midst of winter, I am gently reminded that the greatest playground of all sits right outside the foggy windowpane my eyes look through in the February dusk after snow …
Read MoreSnowy with a Chance of Winter
“TV and snow, a silly mix” in the Philadelphia Inquirer (December 22, 2003). Welcome, winter. You gave us a glimpse of your snowy self in weeks past, but now you’re back, officially, till March. Sadly, to many, your arrival means the wintry pains of icy …
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