Category: Cycles
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Reading “Kate and Frida”

A damp, cloudy, cold morning in which “gloomy” seems the right descriptor for the weather’s mood. Much needed rain is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, followed by sun and relative warmth for the weekend. Many of our trees are in full leaf and the lilacs are on the edge of blooming. The redbud is adorned…
Michael Watson PhD
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A Bright April Day

A warmish, sun drenched morning. Last night was warm as well and the peepers were in fine voice. We’ve been wondering where they were; I guess it has simply been too cold for them. Te last few days have been cold, dark, and windy, causing us to have the fireplace heater on in the evenings,…
Michael Watson PhD
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Aftermath

A dark, drear, chill, drizzly morning. Enough snow has melted that we can actually see the gardens! Last night the coyotes were calling in the field. Earlier this week they seemed to be in our back yard, maybe chatting with the filling moon. A couple of days ago a mixed flock, mostly robins, but also…
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Wednesday Morning

A chilly, damp, foggy, mid-February day, definitely coastal in its feel. The next several days are forecast to feature rain and snow and sleet, Oh my! We’ve been out and about, which has meant my climbing a few stairs. Climbing stairs has, predictably, resulted in me feeling post-polio exhaustion, but happy to have been exploring…