Snow Shelf

Remnants of the December blizzard lingered until a few days ago when the huge shelf of snow finally cascaded to the ground from the south side of our condo.  For weeks, the shelf edged its way forward, but still didn't have the umph to drop to the ground.  Icicles tilted toward the windows like spears as the shelf of snow drooped over our windows, causing the normally bright views to be obscured by a heavy eyebrow of white.  Our living room and bedroom were gloomier than normal because the daylight couldn't quite penetrate the big snow shelf.  Finally, as the temperatures rose, the shelf dripped and dripped and dropped and dropped. I wondered how it stayed together, for the entirety of it was filled with lacy holes.  Such a sight to behold.  Truly a sign of winter's wonder.  But the thaw gave it the momentum it needed and we now once again enjoy those precious hours of bright, white winter sunlight in our windows.