I expected snow. I expected to go outside to find close ups of snowflakes, and frosted-over pine cones, but so far it’s only cold. And windy enough to have wind advisories posted, so colder than the thermometer said. But I had a plan. I dressed in four layers as I drove to visit a friend in my hometown. I knew the trip would allow me to stop at the Cape Cod Canal for a photo op so I was trying to dress for success. I failed. I was lucky to find a boat coming toward me from the direction of the Sagamore bridge, and barges approaching from the other direction, so it didn’t take long to get a few photos. A blessing for sure. I hear that it’s going to warm up a little. I hope it does, and soon.But in the meantime my flip flops have been retired…