“Let It Snow,” Photo by Diane W (midteacher)
My students are tired; my colleagues are tired; and I am certainly tired. I can’t figure out why we’re all so exhausted less than three weeks into spring semester, but we are and we need a little break.
After a preview of this week’s weather, my son and I started praying for a snow day Friday–literally. Today, I enlisted the students and a couple of my colleagues.
In preparation for the “inclement weather” announcement that was sure to come, I stopped by Publix for “essential” snow day supplies. As I shopped, I was heartened by the bubbly energy of other teachers and professors exchanging quiet “hallelujahs” for the unplanned day off. Finally, moments after arriving home, the announcement came: “Classes cancelled.” I heard the collective shout of the students 15 miles away.
In anticipation of snow, I’m sharing some wintry mail from Michigan for this Microblog Monday.
I received the elegant winter-themed envelope from Diane W. (midteacher on swap-bot) a week or so ago; it remained unopened for days because I didn’t want to disturb the pretty.
Don’t you agree?
Here’s a closer look at some of the details:
Diane even “fancied up” the back:
There were about 10 photos tucked inside the pockets of the handmade envelope and a letter detailing the experience of her last photo walk of 2018.
With a piping hot mug of tea (posed above) Diane braved the cold and snapped photos of her “garden in its winter coat with fallen leaves still scattered from the old oak tree guarding the garden.”
I love every photo she included in the envelope, but, in addition to the mug, here are my favorites.
A snow-cushioned chair that invited her to “sit for a spell” [she declined]:
“Snow Covered Chair,” Photo by Diane W. [midteacher]
“Birds Talking,” Photo by Diane W. [midteacher]
“Snow-capped Thistles,” Photo by Diane W. [midteacher]
Stay dry. Stay warm. Stay safe.
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prayers work. Stay safe and warm. I hope you will feel top notch soon. It has been a tiring January. I pray February will bring calm and rest. Beautiful photo and what a glorious envelope. Well deserved my friend. Enjoy
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I think there is a tired bug going around. I have heard the same, from a few different states. It’s here as well ;o(
Love the snow caps. And WOW! I would not have wanted to mess up the pretty either. Gorgeous package 🙂 Feel better, and bright eyed 😉
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Well here in Huntsville, we didn’t get much of the stuff, none really except on top of Monte Sano, a dusting. I had cancelled my clinic… and that was expensive… but it will work out, it’s nice to read, and to have awakened due to natural causes this morning, peace in the heart, and a dream poignant. even wrote a poem. I agree… Let it Snow, but preferably on a weekend, I have bills. hehe 🙂
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Also, I loved the pics, we raised raspberries as a child, and I remember the canes and leaves sleeping bended under western snows.
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Wonderful gift. So pretty😊
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I agree! And I just received another absolutely GORGEOUS package today. I can barely contain myself!
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Beautiful gifts. The weather this year is crazy. Keep warm and hope you enjoyed that surprise day off!
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Crazy is an understatement. We go from 20 to 70 within a couple of days.
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That envelope really is stunning. I wouldn’t have wanted to open it either. 🙂 Luckily, the photos inside made having to do so worth it because they are equally beautiful. 🙂
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Yes! And the creator of that one recently sent me another gorgeous envelope filled with gorgeousness. I haven’t figured out how to share it because I want blog readers to experience the fullness of its beauty!
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