3.28 - In Memory of My Father

3.28.13 In Memory Of My Father  • © Margaret Helthaler

Shortly after I returned from my walk I learned my father had passed away in the early morning hours. Somehow the view of these distant hills, captured at the top of a heart-pumping climb, is an appropriate homage to the man who was such a distant force in my life. Goodbye Dad.

3.27 - Downhill

3.27.13 Downhill  • © Margaret Helthaler

I didn't much feel like walking this morning so I decided to take a quick but steep trip up Sunrise Drive. True to it's name - the bright morning sun cast long shadows across the road and by the time I was on the descent I was warmed by both the sun and the exertion of the climb.

3.25 - Dreary March Monday

3.25.13 Dreary March Monday  • © Margaret Helthaler

Took a quick walk along my regular route on Big Hollow Road this morning. The chorus of spring birds was at odds with the lingering brown winter dampness...

3.22 - Relentless

3.22.13 Relentless  • © Margaret Helthaler

The light was beautiful this morning - aglow with floating crystals of snow - but the relentless cold has me feeling uninspired...

3.21 - 14 degrees

3.21.13 14 degrees 2  • © Margaret Helthaler

3.21.13 14 degrees  • © Margaret Helthaler

Spring continues to remain elusive...

3.20 - Buried in a Blanket of Snow

3.20.13 Buried in a Blanket of Snow  • © Margaret Helthaler

3.20.13 Buried in a Blanket of Snow 2  • © Margaret Helthaler

The Southern Catskills greeted the first day of spring under a blanket of snow.

3.19 - First Robin

3.19.13 First Robin  • © Margaret Helthaler

We received nearly 1/2 a foot of snow last night and earlier today, but the robins that flocked to our yard after my husband cleared some paths have left me feeling optimistic that spring is truly just around the corner...