Category: Cycles
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The Birds Are Gathering
We have arrived at the middle of August. Last week’s autumn chill has given way to late summer heat. The landscape is parched and some trees have started dropping leaves. There is talk of hit or miss showers but the steady rain we need remains in the illusive distance. A couple of nights this week…
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Stillmeadow Revisited
After a blistering July, August began with deep chill. At one point Friday afternoon the temperature was 63F with a stiff breeze blowing in from the northeast. I kept putting on layers until late afternoon when the sun came out, the wind died down, and the temperature rose into the low 70’s. This morning the…
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Stormy Weather
Another day of heat and humidity following a stormy weekend. We have finally received enough rain to revive the gardens and re-green the world, and more rain is promised for later in the week. We made a quick trip to Vermont over the weekend. Driving up on Friday afternoon we ran into a severe thunderstorm…
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Raspberries and Complex Selves
It’s a hot, muggy, sticky day, with thunder likely later. Its hot enough that Nori is being particular about food, leaving more than usual in her dish. Its very dry so rain is desired and would be welcomed. Monday evening the birds were unusually vocal; I tried recording them on the tablet but with less…
