Atmosphere:
About an inch of snow fell overnight in northeast Oldham County. There are no road problems., pavements are clear. A mix of slushy precip will drizzle through until noon. High today will be 42. Strong storms are likely over the weekend. High Saturday – 60.
Art:
Frederick Childe Hassam (October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935) was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes. Along with Mary Cassatt and John Henry Twachtman, Hassam was instrumental in promulgating Impressionism to American collectors, dealers, and museums. He produced over 3,000 paintings, oils, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs over the course of his career, and was an influential American artist of the early 20th century.
Thought:
The Smell of Rain
“. . . rain itself has no scent. But moments before a rain event, an ‘earthy’ smell known as petrichor does permeate the air. People call it musky, fresh – generally pleasant.” Read more at universal-sci.com.
“With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
Max Ehrmann
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.”
Thought of the day provided by Thomas Brown – Madwillow Creekhouse.
