Canadians are hardy creatures.
We threw on some Toques and planted our footprints in the fresh, white powder.
We shovelled our own path, and we did it with backpacks attached.
Snow, it’s no obstacle for education, nor will it stop a youthful and willing mind.
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I love this picture, Melissa. Your black and white photos are something special – very dramatic and full of nuance. Was this you and your friends when you were little? Or perhaps your children? Tell us more.
These are some of my children, I have four in total. I’m a fairly young mom by today’s standards. Nevertheless, the two boys with the matching hats are twins. The other is my daughter. To put this in perspective they are all now teenagers!
I love black and white photos! People tend to relate beauty to color. Beauty, it seems to become more obvious to me in the black and white. It’s classic.
Thanks for your comment and questions, Fuji!
Your photo reminded me of when I would walk to school, as all kids did back in the day, in all weathers. Although our snowfalls were nothing like yours! I agree with you about black and white photos, they are classic and there is something magical about them. I have a signed black and white oversized photo of Sofia Coppola in my hallway (she played Mary Corleone in ‘The Godfather Part III’. I never tire of looking at it. Your photo is really lovely Melissa, beautiful children in a beautiful setting.
Linda you should take a pic of Sofia Coppola! I adore her!
Thanks for the lovely comment! There is so much beauty in the harshness of Canadian winters.
Your photo shows a vivid picture of the bright future of those young children. And your description adds more brightness to it even in your black and white mood. It is full of courage and determination to surpass all the obstacles in life, especially in education.
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Thank you for your comment Lotchie. A Canadian can brave any storm with a toque on their head!
You’re welcome.
This reminds me of my childhood too. Unfortunately, we don’t have that amount of snow now and our winters are somehow shorter and warmer. It looks like the boys are protecting the girl in the middle. Sweet picture!
Thanks for your comment!
I do believe our winters have also grown warmer over the past few years as well. This is one of my favourite pictures. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hello Melissa – My family homesteaded just outside Seward Alaska when I was a kid. Your photo looks like me and my brother and sister walking a mile and a half to catch the school bus. In Alaska, we called them “toboggans” instead of “toques”, but they were equally warm. We also wore fur-lined boots, fur-lined gloves and parkas. Like you Canadians, we Alaskans were a hardy bunch! I remember studying the phases of the moon first-hand in second period, when the sky was dark and the moon was still out in mid-winter.
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Julie, I love this story! Thanks for sharing this with me. Yes, you would know hardy for sure. And all day darkness would be tough!
A lovely nostalgic photograph Melissa. I think our country could do with learning a lesson or two. One or two flakes of snow on the roads and the whole country seems to grind to a halt!
Carrie we’ve had to go to school and work in some crazy messes here! Snow rarely cancels anything .
I love how the picture is in black and white. I also really like how you opened the description.
Thank you for your comment.
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The most we get here in Central Victoria, Australia is heavy frost although I have been to the mountains in snow season. We’ve had a cold, windy and rainy start to winter this year but this afternoon I’ve done all my outdoor chores and am enjoying sitting near the fire and catching up on reading all the wonderful stories after a few hectic months.
Your photo looks like a lovely postcard 🙂
Thanks for your comment, Sandra. Would you like to trade climates this winter? I would be up for that. ?
Snow is enjoyable while you are a child, but it is bothersome as an adult . Cleaning off your car and wearing multiple layers isn’t all that fun. It looks pretty though!
I love the fact that they are walking away from the photographer Melissa. It give the impression, nothing is going to stop this friendship.
Truer words could not be spoken. They are the best of friends. Thanks for your comment Eric.