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Model Snowflakes and Hints of Spring

Last week we had a snow dumping, mild in comparison to other areas of the country but the biggest 9″ – 12″ inches we’ve seen in many winters. Had it been sledable it would have been very fun. However, I was working. Coincidentally, a story ran in the Post about how snowflakes can be originated by mathematically designed computer models at The Universities of Wisconsin at Madison and California. Here are the details in Science Daily.  Beautiful but Nature is not meant to be perfect or controlled for that matter.

aMathematically models snowflake. Photo credit University of Wisconsin at Madison

Winter Snow in March 2009. Photo by C. Ashley Spencer

And one week later, a mild May, early spring-like day with temperatures in the 70’s. Nature is fickle and mysterious in its ever changing moods.

Early Spring Following March 2009. Photo by C. Ashley Spencer

Lenten Rose, March 2009. Photo by C. Ashley Spencer

Garden Crocus in March 2009. Photo by C. Ashley Spencer

Garden Crocus Radiate Spring 2009. Photo by C. Ashley Spencer

I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.