Doldrums, or Transition?

Reserving this title and date for text, the first draft of which is evolving in my pen-and-ink journal. It has to do with, among other things, the challenge of writing text that does not require a photograph for openers. When I settled upon this theme it was snowing heavily and I was contemplating another few days, at least, without photography. But now I have a plan. Please tune in later.