Beginning Dust

Doggie ears blowing in the wind

Yesterday I climbed up Pyramid with the doggies to look at the new snow.  As I climbed I contemplated terms for the first snow of the year.

I always hate how they call the first snow that you see on the mountains in the fall 'termination dust'.  The idea being that the dust marks the termination of summer.  And it does.  But I love winter and am semi-ambiviliant about summer.  As far as I'm concerned, who cares if summer is over?  But the beginning of winter - I LOVE it.  So I've decided to forego the term 'Termination Dust' and go with 'Beginning Dust'.

Let's just hope it is a super snowy, cold and long winter.  Bring it on!

Patrick