The word photograph comes from the Greek words “phos” meaning “light” and “graphe” meaning “drawing” or “writing.”

Writing with light or light writing, I find this beautiful.

We take pictures of so much of our experience in modern times, usually through the camera lens on our phones. So today, I just want to offer a bit of light writing as a prompt.

It snowed early this year in Ohio. The trees still clinging to color beneath the weight of a gentle freeze.

I’ve heard from many creative sorts that they are fascinated by weather patterns. Perhaps this is because when patterns are interrupted, there is story.

What does it mean in the moment, when natural expectation is upended? When even the trees barely seem ready?