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Summary

Susan Alison reflects on the beauty of snow from last year, expressing ambivalence towards it due to the inconvenience it causes when she has to go out.

Abstract

The article captures Susan Alison's sentimental view of snow, particularly from the previous year. She admires the serene and picturesque quality of snow when she can appreciate it from indoors, but her enthusiasm wanes when she has to venture outside. The narrative is accompanied by a captivating photograph that encapsulates the "Snow & White" theme of a December six-word photo story challenge. Alison acknowledges Mary Chang Story Writer for the publication and the prompt that inspired her piece. She also shares links to other participants' contributions to the challenge, showcasing a community of storytellers who have embraced the six-word story format.

Opinions

  • Alison finds snow beautiful and enjoyable when she can observe it without having to be out in it.
  • Her appreciation for snow diminishes when it becomes a hindrance to her daily life, indicating a preference for enjoying it from a distance.
  • There is a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past when snow was more of a spectacle than an inconvenience.
  • Alison expresses a hope that the snow will not recur this year, suggesting a desire for a snow-free season or at least less snowfall.
  • The author shows gratitude towards Mary Chang for the opportunity to participate in the story challenge and for providing the creative prompt.
  • By highlighting other contributors, Alison demonstrates a sense of community and mutual support among the six-word story-tellers.
Photo by Susan Alison

PHOTOGRAPHY

A Glow on Snow

December Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Snow & White”

It looks lovely. It’s last year.

And it did look lovely last year, too, at that point when I didn’t have to go out in it. But, as soon as I have to go out in the snow, then I’m not nearly so keen.

So, yes, it looks lovely because it’s last year and not this year.

Now I’ll have to keep my fingers crossed it doesn’t think it’s a good idea for this year, too.

Thank you Mary Chang Story Writer for your publication! And your prompt:

Some other six-word photo story-tellers:

Will Hull, Penny Grubb, Pene Hodge, Ellie Jacobson, Christopher Robin, Pulpo Viejo, Carlos Garbiras, Krystal Mossbarger, Ching Ching, Diana Lotti, Linda Acaster, Anne Bonfert, pockett dessert, Kim Zuch

Some other six-word stories:

Read more from me: © Susan Alison 2021

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