Christmas snow is beautiful

' I'm dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know'. The only day of the year, I will actually enjoy seeing snow. This shot is nature's beauty at its very best.

Christmas in Pitt Meadows 2009

DAILY TIP NOV 25 2011

DAILY TIP NOV 25 2011 

A ladies' guide to Winter Driving Survival. To survive a winter of driving, you should always carry the following (just in case):

• SHOVEL (digging out a car with your bare hands takes just too long)
• BLANKET (in case you forgot to fill the gas tank before you hit the highway)
• WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID (not only does it help the wipers keep your windshield clean, but it will melt snow around your tires if you get stuck)
• BATTERY CHARGER (just in case you left your lights on while shopping)
• BOTTLED WATER (not just for thirst, it can also help melt snow)
• CHOCOLATE (in case you get hungry waiting for a tow from any of the above)
• SCRAPER AND BRUSH (lightly wiping snow off the windows to see won't cut it so make sure the whole car including lights are cleared of snow)
• CANDLE AND MATCHES (it will provide some heat if you need it)
• EMERGENCY KIT (band-aids, rubbing alcohol, gauze, scissors, hypothermia blanket, flares, flashlight (with extra batteries), change of underwear, socks and outfit (if you commute long distances), supply of daily medication (enough to get you through 2 days if needed), gum, dried snacks (long lasting in packages like jerky, dried fruits etc)

Kitty Litter is also good to carry as it will also melt snow (try and use biodegradable litter to be Eco-friendly)

You can pack most of this into a nice sized tote bag that you can toss in the back seat to keep handy. Being prepared helps prevent panic. If you get stranded in the snow, stay in your car (other cars could slide into you if you stand in front or along side your car). Make sure your phone is fully charged before you leave to get to your destination or charge it in the car as you are driving. If the weather is bad, it could take hours for a tow truck, so the water and food will come in handy as will the blanket to stay warm. 

The View...excerpt from 'Inside the Dragon's Heart'

THE VIEW 

Clouds billowing into vivid pictures
Visible only through childlike imagination

The blueness of the sky behind them

Shines like a brilliant sapphire

The crispness of the winter’s air

Invigorates the awaiting lungs

The snow begins to gently fall

Blanketing the mountains and the valley beneath

The line between heaven and earth

Fades from view as the mountain peaks slip 

From emerald green to a marshmallow white

Untouched perfection captivating the inhabitants below

The wonderment of winter

The view that takes a breath away

Picture perfect and postcard worthy

The view awaits its beholding

Sher Boudreau….2002-08-19 ©

Until the Next Laugh...excerpt from 'Inside the Dragon's Heart'

Until the Next Laugh

Pristine white blanket

Flakes faceted in perfection

Cold beauty to witness

Embedding the unsuspecting ground below

Escalating winds drive the force

Temperatures plummet to a deathly chill

Cars run amok from nature’s torment

Victims of the uncontrollable

Winter storm watch all over the news

Everything closes nothing untouched

The shower of snow intensifies

Blizzard the word on everyone’s lips

Seemingly endless days ensue

The harsh glory of the sky

Captures observers in a prison of snow

Continual battle to find warmth

The sun dances finally

Melting mother natures’ practical joke

Life presses forward

Until the next laugh begins

Sher Boudreau 15-01-2004 ©

The View...excerpt from 'Inside the Dragon's Heart'

The View

Clouds billowing into vivid pictures

Visible only through childlike imagination

The blueness of the sky behind them

Shines like a brilliant sapphire

The crispness of the winter’s air

Invigorates the awaiting lungs

The snow begins to gently fall

Blanketing the mountains and the valley beneath

The line between heaven and earth

Fades from view as the mountain peaks slip 

From emerald green to a marshmallow white

Untouched perfection captivating the inhabitants below

The wonderment of winter

The view that takes a breath away

Picture perfect and postcard worthy

The view awaits its beholding

Sher B….2002-08-19 ©