This photo was taken by a marsh near my home only last week, and when I was over there today, it already had a top layer of ice. I am still cold with the thought that winter is coming, we already had flurries yesterday and I awoke to just a light covering on the still green grass.

I dread the cold and gray of winter, it dulls my inner light as I start looking forward the green days of spring and the sun shining warm on my face. I am beginning the cocoon phase of my life again.

I used to like winter, I used to enjoy snow. I still try to get out at least once a week in the winter to mingle among the snow worshipers, plus last year's days spent ice fishing with family and friends kept warm and toasty with hot chocolate with a light lacing of peppermint schnapps! I'ts also kinda cool to have a bonfire right on the frozen lake! lol I'll try and remember to get at least a few shots of the parties held on the ice.

Even though the summer season is over at the lake, we still get together to ice skate, ice fish and then poker nights at the club house! It's always a slow withdrawal from our family and friends at the lake.