Solid Water
This morning it was only 19 degrees.
Here in Michigan we live on a small (26 acre) lake. The flow of water about 50 feet from the backside of our house is always mesmerizing.
This morning there was a light “scum” of ice on part of the lake. Since it isn’t going to warm up much today, by tomorrow the lake will be frozen over. Darn. I’ll miss the “action.” The ripples on the water give the scene life! The solid sheet of ice seems dull by comparison. It’s not nearly as pretty. So today I find myself taking in the glitter on the open water knowing it won’t last.