beauty

This morning we visited a neighborhood woman who keeps chickens. When she found out we are interested in having some chickens, she generously invited us over to see her operation (she has about thirty chickens of different varieties and six guinea fowl). we got to see how she built their coop, and witness the very cool free-range bird haven she's got going. The best part was being generously gifted with a dozen eggs. I know from experience that fresh eggs taste different than store bought. But these eggs--in their variety and color--are the most beautiful eggs I have ever come across. I spent a while photographing them this afternoon:

It is snowing, snowing, snowing right now (and has been for several hours). Finally, the first snow storm of the winter. The snow is dry and powdery and has blanketed everything.