Diamonds on the trees

When they are visiting the southern states, many people ask my parents why someone would want to live in Minnesota. My answer would be, "Because there are diamonds on the trees!"

I have lived in Minnesota all my life and have always loved the way trees, bushes, and hills sparkle after a light snow. But this morning as I was walking across the snow under a three-quarter moon, I saw diamonds in the trees! After the sun came up, the whole world shone, the evergreens were frosty white, and the maples sparkled with diamonds!