Snow

Yesterday we had our earliest measurable snowfall in history. The chilled atmosphere lightened the rain until it formed floating flake clusters that collected enough to cover the tired October grass. And although it has been melting all morning, still a lace remains in the shadiest spots, and a few sugar lumps dot the tips of the Mugo Pine branches.

And as my husband pointed out, for awhile our weedy yard was equal with all the other yards in the neighborhood, because in the winter they all look the same, mercifully covered in white.