Andy sent me these photos as the recent ice storm began, capturing the magic and beauty of the dark night in a way that I’m not sure I could do quite as well. I love the lines of the first one, the way the ice-laden branches form a sort of nest from afar, mimicking the homes of the cardinals in our front hedge. On the day before the storm arrived, I watched them frolicking and flitting about the front yard, flying from tree to bush to tree, across the street and back again. It reminded me of spring, giving me hope that we are on the right path.
