BREAKING UP THE BAND

Ice at the Mackinac Bridge, photo by Kent Babb Winter’s grip on Michigan is slipping early all over including at the Straits of Mackinac. View Kent’s photo background bigilicious and see more in his photostream on Flickr. Lots more from the Mackinac Bridge on Michigan in Pictures! via Breaking up the band — Michigan in Pictures

Winter Morn at Pemaquid Point

Winter in Maine is both a magical and arduous season. While the cold can be bitter and yes, even deadly, Maine’s natural beauty shines even in the winter, especially after a fresh blanket of snow has fallen. This winter, I have found myself photographing in temperatures as low as -14°F (with a wind chill of […] … Continue reading Winter Morn at Pemaquid Point

Simple Pleasures: Get Cozy on a Cold Day

Many of us in the Midwest and on the East Coast are experiencing super cold days and nights. Here are a few ideas to warm you up.

Lore of the Christmas Rose

COMMON NAME: Christmas Rose GENUS: Helleborus Species, Hybrids, Cultivars: H. niger “Angustifolius”-small flowering, pure white form. H.n. “Praecox”-blooms September-February. H.n. “Major,” H.n. “Multiflorus”-smaller flowers. FAMILY: Ranunculaceae BLOOMS: Winter TYPE: Perennial DESCRIPTION: This plant, which grows to a height of 12 to 8 inches, has interesting evergreen leaves that are slightly toothed and divided into seven … Continue reading Lore of the Christmas Rose