Today, December 21st, is the winter solstice and, although there is no snow on the ground here in Memphis at the moment, I thought a nice winter scene would be good today.

This photograph was taken at the back of our home last winter when it did snow. I remember playing outside in it, throwing snowballs and making a snowman. It was also the first time that Tucker (one of the dogs) had ever seen snow, and it both puzzled and amused him greatly.

I think Mr. Hugo was right in his quote – laughter really does take the cold of winter away…