For the past few days, this is how it has been.
Cold but beautiful when I went to visit my friend who lives by the Upper Narrows Pond.
And so chilly in the morning, this is what the storm windows looked like.
So what to do? Only one thing. Toast and tea, which makes the chilliest day a little better.
I hope all of my readers who live in a cold climate stay warm and cozy this weekend.
Notes From the Hinterland 
Oh my…the frost…lovely! I could never create art so fine. Stay warm.
Will do! I will also be waiting with my camera for the next icy shot.
Lovely frost feathers! It has been extra cold of late, but it is supposed to reach the low forties this weekend through the week ahead (we’ll see). The snow cover might actually melt!
Eliza, the snow cover did melt, but now it is snowing. Actually, I am just as glad. Looks pretty again.
Great photos. Wonderful view of the lake. It’s hard to believe that in the not too distant future, we’ll be swimming again!
Thanks, Gayle!
That is cold!
Tootlepedal, it sure is!
Tea and toast sounds like a great idea Laurie! The frost flowers look magical, hope you all stay warm and cosy š¤š xxx
Thanks, Xenia! We are indeed cozy and warm.
The cold also brought us the opportunity to have a clear sky to view the Geminid meteor shower. it was wonderful. Love those frost patterns.
Thanks, Beth!
Brrrr! Gorgeous icyness.
Thanks, Sandra!
My word you do get cold weather, well done for coping.
Susan, we really do. Maine in winter means cold and snow.
Pellet stove is roaring. š Love the header shot.
Thanks, Judy. Winter in New England.
It sure does look cold! I love the frost on the windows..šš
Thanks, Gerrie!
Beautifully photographed. How were your fingers?
My fingers were fine. It was my feet that were cold. I was in my stockings on my friend’s deck as I took the picture of the Narrows.
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Oh, brrrrrrrr! We’ve had a bit of warmup–I hope you have too!
Kerry, we have, but the cold weather is coming back.
Frost patterns are so lovely! I never knew about them until I saw your photos last year or years before that…time feels all tangled and not so linear as I get older and lose more and more beloved friends and family…
Tea and toast are always a great comfort! Many moments of conversation with my mother and then later with my daughter and grand daughter were held while eating this comforting combination. Stay safe and warm dear Laurie!
Will do, Betsy! Many, many thanks!
Amazing photos!!! Mother Nature makes beautiful things and you captured it! But yes, have lots of hot soup, chocolate, warm apple pie…xo Johanna
Yes, indeed! Thanks, Johanna.
Love the frost on the windows and wish it was snowing here!āļøš
Rain is coming to Maine. Ugh!
Beautiful frost patterns, Laurie.
Thanks, Clare!