My dear Father used to say: “Snow is beautiful…..but only on a picture.” That’s why, after he retired, he moved from Michigan to Arizona. I have similar feelings about long cold winters, a major reason I live in Austin. During December, however, I do recall the charm of (light) Michigan snowfalls like the scene depicted in this photo. The location is just south of Marquette in the Upper Peninsula, a fair distance from my former home, but I am including it here to capture the spirit of Michigan holidays past. My best wishes to all for a spectacular holiday and happy 2016! (Click on Photo to Enlarge.)  [photo source: Michigan Nut]