Country Diary of a Lady: 12/11/2013

Bitterly cold, -13 according to my weather readers.  Clear blue sky, with a pale golden sun gilding the tops of the birch trees.  The pines behind them are swaying gently in the cold, cold breeze.  Snow lies thick upon the ground.  The cheerful painting of flowers on the outside of the Craft shop seems strangely in-congruent with the snowy landscape.
Heard no birds walking to work this morning, think that they are all snuggled down in their nests, trying to brave this cold.
Beautiful landscape.  Trees look like they are draped in a heavy sugar frosting.  Picturesque winter wonderland.  Too cold for snowshoeing just yet.