The Forgotten Bliss of Childhood Snow Days

When life gives you snow, make friends | Barbara Anne Williams www.bitsofivory.com

Recently, a friend and I were reminiscing about childhood winter days in Wyoming. We found slick roads and sidewalks charming, and hung our mittens to dry over growing puddles on the porch floor. The bitter cold was a minor inconvenience that was easily remedied by warm cocoa and a seat near the fireplace. If we were very fortunate the radio would announce […]

Warm Winter Wishes

All Kinds of Love Week - Valentine's Day | Barbara Anne Williams www.bitsofivory.com

Brrrr – It’s COLD outside!  I don’t love slipping and sliding all the way along my morning walks.  I really don’t like slipping and sliding and falling on those walks.  But there’s something so magical and beautiful about a world all white with snow, and tree branch tips covered in shimmering ice.  I’d be lying […]