Our Thanksgiving was just a peaceful and quiet day. I'd made our lasagna the day before and thawed one of hubby's favorite pies I'd purchased from a Mennonite bakery. Peach pie.
Of course we are non traditional, why not? Whatever floats your boat, right?
While the hunters were out stuffing their faces, I got outside in the cold weather.
I found treasures.
A box elder tree had frozen sap running from a broken branch. In the drop at the end you can see the forest and meadow reflected upside down.
In the buckthorn woods I found mossy logs with frost coming up out of their centers.
The crystals of ice and frost were beautiful. This was a look into the hole.
With the rest of the forest looking rather bleak, I found the mossy logs to be the most interesting. I imagine the center of the log was warmer from the previous warm days and had a lot of moisture.
As the moisture moved up and out, it formed the frosty crystals on the moss.
I only found it in this one place where the land hollows out in the forest. It is a bit of a swale but heavily shadowed and full of logs and downed trees from storms we had nearly 20 years ago. This section of our woods reminds me of the Mirkwood forest in The Hobbit, but without the frightening spiders!
It is a rather peaceful place both in all seasons.
I often make lasagna for Christmas dinner. Mark would revolt if I didn't do the standard Thanksgiving fare! These are really pretty photos. Ice crystals are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHah. Since hubby can't cook more than toast and water, he eats what I feed him. However he does make suggestions.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving your meal sounds easy. I am exhausted today. Pretty frosty photos!
ReplyDeleteHopefully you get some rest now that it is over. The frost was very pretty...thanks!
DeleteThose are the most beautiful photos of ice crystals! I especially like the reflection in the drip. Gorgeous. And your meal sounds delicious. My son made a roaster of homemade mashed potatoes and honestly I could have just eaten dishes of those.
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds wonderful! Mashed potatoes are delightful.
DeleteYou have had your lasagna thanksgiving tradition for a long time! And peach pie! Yum. Lori
ReplyDeleteYes, we have since I don't do Turkey but can make a decent lasagna which doesn't have days of leftovers!
DeleteI understand that it is pretty darn cold there. You should come to Canada for a break. 😎 This part of Canada anyway. 😀 I admit that it looks better there though, at least it does through your lens.
ReplyDeleteI will visit Canada again one of these times!
DeleteThank you. The forest does look drab this time of year. Snow will help as well as a foggy day.
This is the time of the year to look for the fun and odd details, bones of trees and funky shapes!
Thanksgiving is too much about the food anyway. Your walk through the forest was quite magical. No surprises there. A forest is always full of wonder for those who care to look. Two skills were at play here - a discriminating eye to see the beauty and a practiced hand to take the pictures. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSounds deliciously perfect, as does your treasure hunt and finds!
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