A World Transformed

I woke up this morning to a world transformed. Outside my window the branches were dark tangles lined with a thin layer of bright white. What a contrast! The magical night that goes from no snow to a sparkling blanket always makes me catch my breath in the morning. Despite the bitter cold air that bites at your cheeks and sends snowflakes swirling down any gap between your neck and scarf, there are some luscious things about winter. Somehow, the world looks new.