As I write this, my community and I are mostly idle, since most activities have been halted by a sharp cold snap, accompanied by freezing rain, sleet, and snow.

Despite the outdoors being somewhat inhospitable, life goes on, and we all try to do something inside. Housecleaning is productive. Movie night is fun. Eating hot foods is good for us. Putting those two together, dinner and a movie, was always a go-to for my wife and me.

But if you know me, I’m all about being creative, so writing and photography are my go-to rainy-day, icy-day, indoor-day projects.

These are just a few ideas, and while it will be warm and dry by the time you read this, more rainy days are on the way, waiting to be photographed.