Tuesday, November 22, 2011

the rain is freezing when it hits the ground. wet and icy. yesterday tom replaced our screens with the storm windows. and the extra layer of glass leaves me feeling a bit trapped. the storm windows act a little like a cage, stealing my breath. but when icy rain is slapping on the panes, there is also a sense of safety and cozy protection. while i was dashing in from the car after work, ellsworth was waiting in the yard crying at the horrible conditions. he slipped on the icy porch scurrying to the house. and i smile opening the door into the kitchen, warm and bright and messy. home. into our safe little double-paned world.
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10 comments:

  1. Emilie's daughterNovember 23, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Lucky you! :o)

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  2. erleichdaNovember 23, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    the way you describe home.
    warm bright messy.
    yes
    that feels like home : )

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  3. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    I don't think I was even aware of something called storm windows... maybe I should stop complainging about the weather here. seems harmless compared to what you have!

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  4. chasing lightning bugsNovember 23, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    i wondered if my european friends would know what storm windows are. only the older homes have them.....seperate screens and windows that you change with the seasons.

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  5. In My Wild EdenNovember 23, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Oh, I want to grab Ellsworth up and hold him in my lap while I sit with you in your warm, bright, messy, double paned world.

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  6. chasing lightning bugsNovember 23, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    and i want a like button for all the lovely comments.

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  7. RosemaryNovember 23, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I love the thought of your safe little double-paned world. Continue to be cosy and warm this coming winter.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Even storm windows have a place...especially when it is freezing and the rain is turning to sleet. We use to own a home that had separate storm windows and screens. They also had the pulley and a rope that held the window up when it was raised.

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  9. Diana ReyersNovember 23, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Good thing you got those storm windows on before winter arrived today!! xoxo

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  10. JenNovember 23, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love the image of you in double-paned coziness. Stay cozy!

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