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Daily Diversion #178: Penguin in the Snow, or: Proof That I Am a Giant Weirdo

Posted on December 6, 2013 by maedez

We are in the midst of an unusual (and heavy) early season snowstorm. I took time out from trimming my tree to do this:

Little Penguin in the Snow

I did a whole series, using several ornaments. My neighbors must think me quite the delight.

“Well, I know now. I know a little more how much a simple thing like a snowfall can mean to a person.”-Sylvia Plath

22 thoughts on “Daily Diversion #178: Penguin in the Snow, or: Proof That I Am a Giant Weirdo”

Daniel Ionson on December 6, 2013 at 5:24 pm said:

‘Weirdo’ ~~ ‘Writer’… I see only a syntactical different.

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- maedez on December 6, 2013 at 7:18 pm said:
  
  Haha, I think that you are correct!
  
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thelocalguide on December 6, 2013 at 5:28 pm said:

I think it’s a cool penguin.

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- maedez on December 6, 2013 at 7:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks! I couldn’t resist buying it last year.
  
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Heather in Arles on December 6, 2013 at 6:28 pm said:

If a little something like this can’t give us happiness, then what can?
I like that little guy in the snow quite a bit…

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- maedez on December 6, 2013 at 7:20 pm said:
  
  I agree! Happiness often comes in small packages. I think he’s adorable playing in the snow. I’m not sure if the neighbors agree, but I really do not care.
  
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colleensprose on December 6, 2013 at 6:54 pm said:

I love it! Snow’s heading my way tonight. Now, where did I put that penguin?

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- maedez on December 6, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:
  
  It is so upsetting when one loses one’s penguin! Have fun with the snow.
  
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Jayde-Ashe on December 6, 2013 at 7:04 pm said:

That is so cute! As it is over 30 degrees C here today, I might have to make my little penguin from sand. Yours is much cuter 🙂

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- maedez on December 6, 2013 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  In a day or two I will most likely be ready to trade my snow for your sand! Yesterday it was, if I am doing the conversion correctly, 20 degrees C here. Today, it is about -2 degrees C here.
  
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hitandrun1964 on December 6, 2013 at 8:04 pm said:

LOL Too funny and cute. 🙂

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- maedez on December 8, 2013 at 11:24 am said:
  
  Thanks! I love that little penguin!
  
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Jonathan Caswell on December 6, 2013 at 8:22 pm said:

WEIRD????? NAW…JUST CREATIVE!!!! 🙂

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- maedez on December 8, 2013 at 11:24 am said:
  
  Hehe, thanks. I am totally okay with being weird, but only because I am creative. So, you are correct about that part. 🙂
  
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  - Jonathan Caswell on December 9, 2013 at 4:37 pm said:
    
    YUP. ME TOO. 🙂
    
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  - maedez on December 9, 2013 at 4:59 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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jackiemallon on December 6, 2013 at 9:09 pm said:

You might just be a giant weirdo, yep…but it takes one to know one. And I love it!

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- maedez on December 8, 2013 at 11:22 am said:
  
  Haha, thanks. I have no problem with being a giant weirdo. At least I am a creative one! 🙂
  
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elisaruland on December 6, 2013 at 9:52 pm said:

Haha, cute! I’ll take the snow, we’ve been getting so much rain that I’m beginning to forget what season it is.

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- maedez on December 8, 2013 at 11:22 am said:
  
  Thanks! I am not too fond of snow, but for some reason I am really into it this year. Maybe because I work at home now? 🙂
  
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sixdegreesphotography on December 7, 2013 at 7:45 am said:

He’s a darling.. you should post the entire “Ornamental Snow Players” series 🙂

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- maedez on December 8, 2013 at 11:17 am said:
  
  Thanks! I am considering it, actually.
  
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