For many reasons, 2016 is a year that can’t end soon enough. Not only was a misogynistic, racist serial liar (just to name a few of his well-documented traits) elected as the next President of the United States, but the world lost some amazing artists as well.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the beauty around us when so much bad stuff is in the news.
But I see the light of hope shining in the efforts of so many people.
The darkness cannot overcome the light.
And even in the unpleasantness, there are moments of beauty to be enjoyed. We only need to be watching for the opportunities that surely await us.
Spokalulu 
I love your sparkling snow photos, and your thoughts.
That is some impressive frost! Thank you for seeing the beauty and reminding me that it is there.
Blessed New Year to you, my friend.
This is so so beautiful. Thank you.
Beautiful, Karen. I love your thoughts and your beautiful photography. And I want that bottle tree.. have always loved when you feature it. It looks great in the snow. And that final pic is truly lovely but my twisted mind saw it as a jar of Noxema gone berserk. 😉
Happy New Year, my bloggie friend. 🙂
Beautiful photos!
Great photography of the flakes and frost! I love how you captured the texture!