It’s not always a winter wonderland but it can be outstanding

You expect a winter wonderland but instead you get large chunks of ice; dirt mixed in along with grass and a few other questionable things.

You expect a breathtaking sight but some sides are thinner than others, uneven and sloppy. Wild animals make their mark as they pass through your yard at night; you never knew that raccoon hung out in your garage, did you?

You expect snowballs and snowmen but there's hardly enough snow for that and it won't stick together anyway.

The cold is overwhelming and makes doing anything outside of the house a true difficulty.

But it can be beautiful.

It can be breathtaking and endless and calming and peaceful and amazing and perfect.