tree-hug on february 8

Walking through the woods is getting a little easier.  I found this curvy wild-cherry beauty off the trail.

She wore her form-fitting puffer snow-jacket well.

A solitary snow-thumb glowed resplendently in the winter-sun.

This tree is identified by it burnt potato-chip bark.  Extracts from the bark are used in cough medicine.  Anyone remember Smith Brothers Wild Cherry Cough Drops?  Made in Poughkeepsie!

There was a bit of drama down below.  A small snow-creature munching on some lichen was unaware that a much larger snow-creature was getting ready to munch on him.   Message:  Be adventurous.  Step off the well-worn path.  Have some fun. Laughter is healing.  Peace