away for the weekend: essence of away - winter version

Thursday, February 23, 2017

essence of away - winter version

I've been enjoying Kim Manley Ort's book - Adventures in Seeing
This week, our call to adventure is "Essence"
in a series of photos, I hope to capture the essence of our weekends at Away
- winter version -
(I may need to re-do this exercise in the summer)






A couple of years ago, our oldest daughter, Maggie,
visited us during a particularly snowy week in December
(she is convinced that she was meant to be a Southerner
- let's just say that winter isn't her favorite season)

After being snowbound for a day,
and then venturing out, only to get our car stuck in a snowbank on the side of our driveway
- and cancelling dinner plans (opting for a pot of chili at home)
she remarked: It feels like summer here
Me: ummmmmm.......?
Maggie: No, not the weather - but you know how summer just feels different?
Me: (smile)
Maggie: It's like that here, relaxed... friendly, less stressed - like summer

the essence of weekends at Away
and while I'm not fond of living in two homes,
Away provides a place to unwind from our stressful weekday life
and for that, I am very thankful

I'm joining Michelle for Thankful Thursday
and Tanya for Willy Nilly Friday Five

Thanks for dropping in!

15 comments:

  1. Hello, wonderful collection of photos. I love the kitty and bird. The last shot is awesome. Any stress-free day is a great day.
    Enjoy your day and the weekend ahead!

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  2. Just such a cozy post and photos - (NOT the one knee deep in snow though!!!) I enjoyed very much because having family near and a place to unwind, do jigsaws and drink mug root beer seems like very good fun!

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  3. Winter is not my favorite either! lol You certainly have shared some great photos. I'm partial to the cat! Blessings, Mildred

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  4. Winter has been wonderfully absent around here, for now. Your photos are great!

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  5. Every season has an essence... though winter is my favourite season; I love the summer breeze despite the harsh weather here. Being together is absolutely the essence of summer, while winter wraps outside, the warmth inside is indeed pleasure. Beautiful snaps

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  6. I'm a serious Southerner . . . but my oak-driven allergies may drive me away this year

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  7. I love your essence of Away. Life always slows down away.

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  8. "Away" sounds like a wonderful place to be, Karen!
    Oh, how I understand living in 2 houses. We did it for almost 7 years, and then decided to sell House #1, and move into House #2. While I miss House #1, it's a WHOLE lot less work. :-)

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  9. Dear Karen, When you're able to retire, you'll be AWAY all the time - serene and relaxed! I see it was snowing in VT that weekend. It's been snowing here all day. We needed some fresh after a couple weeks of temps into the 40's. I love the photos.

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  10. away = happy smiles, birds and puzzles (i think i see pieces), you need that when you work full time. but i would not want two homes either - not just for the maintenance, but also because i would miss my "special" things that are scattered about my home!!!

    there is a certain amount of joy in your words when you talk about away!!!

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  11. Summer seems to go on FOREVER. I swear it's half the year here! Not that I mind at all...the heat does get old after a while, though. That snow looks SO fun! Would you believe I've never been skiing?

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  12. I love winter in that it gives me some time with my family. Cold, snowy days at home are a favorite of mine! Sounds like your family knows how to enjoy their time together. Thanks for linking up today and have a great weekend.

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  13. Having an "Away" while still working sounds good to me. Of course, being a teacher away was June,July, and August. Time to travel. Now that was also good...:)

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  14. Beautiful winter captures! I also feel the essence of love and family!

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  15. I think you've captured the essence of the best parts of winter, as well as of "Away."

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