1. Winter Photo Inspiration
What does this picture inspire in you? Write about it.
This picture inspires in me to take walks in a winter wonderland, to breathe the winter scent and taste the falling snow.  This picture also inspires a story.  About a man with a bad childhood that had one good thing that stayed with him throughout his life.  And how it brought him and his wife together.  I'll write that tonight or tomorrow.

2. Write about one of the five senses (related to your winter experience):

    * The sights of winter
I life in the Hilltowns in Albany county of NYS.  So when it snows, most of it's untouched.  When the sun is out, the snow and ice on the trees glitters and it's the most beautiful sight anyone can imagine.  Espeically when you're driving by.  It's as if mother nature comes through with more beauty in the winter then any other season.

3. What is your favorite winter memory?
My favorite winter memory is when I walked up the road while it was snowing.  I observed the trees and fields and the roads in the distance.  It's beautiful to just sit outside and look at the wintry scene.  Espeically when you see some birds and other animals go by every once in a while.  It's peaceful.

4. What do you think or feel when you walk through freshly fallen snow?
When I walk through freshly fallen snow, I feel good.  As if I'm walking through a new and exciting world.  It makes me think of Seperia (Sa-pair-ra).  A woman I created years ago who's been my other half and the reason why I still hang on to hope.  She's a resiliant woman and she's absolutly wonderful.  I'll write a post about her one day.

5. What are three things that you enjoy most about the winter season?
Three things I enjoy immensly about the winter season are one; the scenery, two; the smell, and three; the temperature.  As I've mentioned above, the glittering scenery is to die for.  The smell of crisp winter in the air is heavenly.  And besides the smell of rain, it's my absolute favorite smell.  To be able to go out and smell the crisp winter air before school fills me with energy.  I enjoy the cold temperature and prefer it year 'round.  I couldn't tell you the reason why I do.  I love to be able to bundle up in blankets or to sit by a fireplace.  Espeically with the one I love.

6. How does the cold winter weather and shorter days affect your mood or outlook on life?
Unlike most people, the cold winter weather and shorter days make me happier.  It's the time of year when I see the most beauty and it gives me more inspiration then any other time during the year.


7. Holiday Photo Inspiration
What do the details of the holiday season bring to mind or heart? Express yourself.
I'm not Christian, nor do I care much for the Christmas holiday.  But I've grown up with it my entire life so it has some meaning to me.  It's a time when I want to make my mother happy more then she's ever been.  I know I haven't succeeded completely yet, but I will one day.

8. Why are you are grateful for the winter season?
I'm grateful for the winter season because it's one reason why I'm still alive.  That'll be in a later post as well.

9. What do you think or feel when you look at snowy winter scenes?
When looking at snowy winter scences, I think of snow.  I feel serenity.

10. Why do you look forward to the winter season?
I look forward to the winter season because it's a time when I feel most alive.

When winter ends, it makes me dread the rest of the year.  I never did understand why.  Spring's not a season I enjoy too much.  But at least, with Summer, I'll manage to find something to be happy about; swimming!