Again,
this is just the beginning of a rough winter…
Chicago, IL
December 18, 2016
Windchill = -18F
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Winter 1994
I would be lying to you had I told you that the frigid snowy winter so far this year didn't freak me out...
It
reminded me of 1994 when we had a lot of snow. I found 2 pictures of
my little Michelle on 2/26/1994 at age 3. And it just occurred to me
that I didn't even put on gloves for those little hands... Well, I have
concluded that you really shouldn't have children when you are too
young, as you tend to make careless mistakes!!
I
remember telling Michelle to go back further, go even further... go to
the area with deepest snow... And you can totally see it from the 2nd
picture. Michelle would just smile back to me, regardless of how scared
she was...
I
don't know how many parents would frequently look back on their
children's photos; I don't know what they think when they see them; and I
sincerely wish many parents would not feel as guilty as I am...
Thank goodness the poor little hands survived!!
Little Michelle at 3
2/26/1994
Monday, December 5, 2016
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Chicago Today
Who would be expecting this in early December???
I
have been telling people that the universe is getting crazier each
day. So, enjoy life while you can. Don't wait for the next month or
next year or when you have time -- MAKE time today to fully enjoy
living!!
Naperville, IL
December 4, 2016 
Blue Moon Valley
Just got back from China, and it was once again a fantastic trip...
Picture 4 = Trees are growing under the Blue Moon Lake water
Picture 5 = Lake reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The White Water River is fed by melting snow and ice running down from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The water is freezing; even in summer, and people still cannot bear the piercing cold when they dabble in the river. But it is a favorite iced drink in summer. Legend has it that, when two Naxi youngsters fall in love, the boy will be tested by standing barefoot in the cold river in winter to show his committed love for the girl. Folks believe that this tested love will last forever in the presence of the holy snow mountain. So, the river is considered the Love River in local people's mind.
There are four lakes divided by small waterfalls or giant rocks along the river, namely Jade-Like Wine Lake, Mirror Pond, Blue Moon Lake, and Wave-Listening Lake. The lakes form a natural mirror reflecting the grand snow mountain, surrounding cliffs, and lush plants. There are small shoals dotted among the water, breaking the smooth surface of the lakes.
Yunnan, China
November 21-26, 2016
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