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January Snapshots

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I captured this first set of pics from my Texas back porch:

New Year’s Eve at midnight ~ Multiple, amazing fireworks displays for an hour. We’re hoping this repeats on July 4th!🎆
The Wolf Moon, January 2026

The following are from my first 30 hours back in NY:

Snowy 3am arrival after several delays and a deplane/replane.
-10°F

Thank you for viewing and stay cozy this weekend!❄️

45 responses to “January Snapshots”

  1. shoreacres Avatar
    shoreacres

    My favorite photo is the fourth. January’s often a perfect month for capturing the moon and the Belt of Venus; the lovely combination of the blue earth shadow and pink light is one of my favorite sky phenomena.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      What an interesting read! You’re right about the combination of colors…spectacular sights. Based upon the total cloud cover here in NY, it doesn’t appear I’ll see the Snow Moon tomorrow. Enjoy it in Texas!

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  2. lghiggins Avatar
    lghiggins

    I’m amazed you were even able to get in by plane.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      After delays and a re-route, I was so happy to finally land. Turbulent ride, but made it safely🙏🏻.

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  3. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar
    Mama’s Empty Nest

    Glad you made it back to NY safely! Stay warm. We’re freezing in below zero temps here too and still well over a foot of snow on the ground.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Our weather is a match! Snowbanks are higher than we’ve had in years. Delightful to view through the windows, but misery for those going to work daily in these temps🥶.

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  4. JanBeek Avatar
    JanBeek

    Brrr! Glad you finally landed safely. Deplaning and replaning… delays and freezing c🥶ld… no fun!!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you! I was ready to kiss the frozen ground when we finally landed after all that!😅

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  5. utesmile Avatar
    utesmile

    Brilliant Moon picture! You too stay warm!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      The moon was such a joy to see from my windows. It’s time to learn to use my (better) camera for the new views. Thank you for your comments and have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. Vero Avatar
    Vero

    Not a good time to be in New York!! Brrrrrr!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      The chill is shocking when you step outside. Yet, everyone continues going to work and shopping (though schools have been closed for sub-zero temps). It’s been a long January in the northeast.

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      1. Vero Avatar
        Vero

        I guess they get used to it. I can’t imagine living that way!

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  7. Wakinguponthewrongsideof Avatar
    Wakinguponthewrongsideof

    Great photos!!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you!

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  8. equipsblog Avatar
    equipsblog

    Likely more snow in NY than TX but the white stuff on the ground looks similar.❄️❄️❄️

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      TX was a sheet of ice but straight snow here up north❄️.

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  9. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    That’s what Arkansas has looked like for the past week.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      The stretch of weather across a multitude of states has been rough. Another wave for the Carolinas this weekend…❄️

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      1. Chris Avatar
        Chris

        It has been rough, indeed. I pray the Carolinas don’t get the freezing rain that states like Tennessee got.

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        1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
          Mid-Life Mama

          Me too🙏🏻.

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  10. Terry Avatar
    Terry

    Great comparison photos! What do you shoot with?

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      I have a Canon with a couple excellent lenses but these were taken with my iPhone!

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      1. Terry Avatar
        Terry

        I used to carry a Nikon DSL and some great lenses for it as well. Back in 2018, I started taking iPhone photography classes and I was hooked. I’ve completed several courses and they’ve all been valuable. I gifted my Nikon and lenses to our daughter.

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        1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
          Mid-Life Mama

          I didn’t know such classes exist! Your daughter received a wonderful camera set. My phone camera is so good, I rarely haul the other one.

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  11. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    Love the moon photos and the snowy one.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Hazel. Thank you!❄️🩵🌕

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        My pleasure, Mama! Happy Sunday!

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        1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
          Mid-Life Mama

          Thank you and Happy Sunday to you as well!

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  12. popsiclesociety Avatar
    popsiclesociety

    Beautiful photos! Traveling when there’s so much snow, is always an adventure 😅

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Very true about traveling in the weather! Thank you for viewing them!🩵❄️🩵

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  13. cheryldale600 Avatar
    cheryldale600

    Beautiful x

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you, kindly!

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  14. Eterea Avatar
    Eterea

    bellissimo

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Grazie Mille!

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  15. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    Your pictures – worth a thousand emotions!💕💕💕

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      I felt those emotions taking them!💕💕💕

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  16. believe4147 Avatar
    believe4147

    And then came the snow!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yes!!❄️❄️❄️

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  17. murisopsis Avatar
    murisopsis

    We are in the deep freeze too. We’ve got snow system and lake effect…

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yikes, a double whammy. Fun for a while, but gets tiring long-term. Stay safe🩵❄️.

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      1. murisopsis Avatar
        murisopsis

        Mama Duck, I’m very tired of the cold… I’m hoping for an early spring…

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        1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
          Mid-Life Mama

          🙏🏻☀️May your hope become reality…🌷

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  18. Pepper Avatar
    Pepper

    Oh, my goodness! What a difference in weather.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Stark contrasts for sure!❄️☀️

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