There was less shade because now most of the leaves have fallen off the trees. We also noticed that it was wetter underneath the trees. Most of the snow gathered on the leaves and is now melting underneath it.
We also noticed that the building, especially the area around the door, is appearing older. There was a lot more dents and cracks on the door than it did a year ago. It also doesn't open as wide as it used to.
There weren't very many natural noises. We didn't hear as many birds (but we did see a two birds pass by). But, we did hear an airplane, the wind, cars, and Maribelle screaming after a bug landed on her. There was also a phone ringing in someone's house.
The snow was very damp and hard or crunchy. We inferred that this happened because some of the snow melted, but it froze again last night making it hard and crunchy. Today, because it was a lot warmer, a lot of it melted as well.
I love the description of Nick and Francisco's hands in the snow. I could immediately visualize the water seeping into the handprints because I connected it to a memory of doing that myself.
ReplyDeleteLovely descriptions and detailed observations. I think we live in a wonderful place where daily changes in the weather create opportunities for wonder.
Why do you think it was wetter under the trees? How could we be easier on the building and the doors?