*feelings

You begin where the expression with words ends.

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*blue over white

seen. blue over white branches

listened. to one of my all time favorite songs Pink Moon

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*a crystal sun

When the sun looked like a moon.

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*snowless

In between some snowless days. The colors – so soothing – and the warmer wind brought overtones of springtime with it. Even some spring birds were hearable and it made me aware again what a wonderful creation the four seasons are.

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*a frozen world

As thou hast created me out of mingled air and glitter,

I thank thee for it.

{Friedrich Rückert}

Wie aus Duft und Glanz gemischt Du mich schufst,

Dir dank' ich's heut.

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*winter joy

I'm really happy with this years winter! That it is not only wet and dark – we have also some snow and days when everything is covered in frost. It's like experiencing the whole landscape anew.

I had my sister here for a few days,  and I'm very grateful that I didn't have to grow up as an only child!

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*hello 2017

Hello 2017!

Wondering what this new year will bring!

I'm happy with the low temperatures - right now it is gently snowing.

Did you make any New Years resolutions? I am a fan of new beginnings, so I always like the idea of seeing the new year as a fresh start. I used this opportunity to start a new journal to write down ideas, plans and thoughts and to keep track about certain things. Anyway, I hope you are all fine and I also wanted to thank everybody who sent me a Christmas card this year! I appreciate it a lot!

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*the tree

Before I am heading back to bed (got fever over night) I wanted to show you our lovely tree and wish you a wonderful Christmas!!!

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*winter tones

We have snow since four days now - in between it also rained but it stayed cold, so our surrounding transformed into a surreal looking ice garden. It definitely helps getting into Christmas spirit!

The downside of analogue photography surely is, that I can never show current pictures, so these are from the beginning of the month.

Our Christmas tree is also finally decorated, Christmas cookies are baked, I only need to finish packing the last gifts, then I feel ready for the holidays! I have to say this December really went by in a crazy speed!

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*The last apple

The last apple was a red one.

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