Category: family
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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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New Year’s Eve Eve
A bright, windy day. The breeze is intense, driving the Windchill ever lower. While the light is enticing the cold is not. Yesterday was a day of darkness and rain. Night came early as did dawn this morning. I was reminded that for a time after the solstice dawn continues to come later, even as…
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Boxing Day
A frigid, by local standards, Boxing Day morning. The sun is dimmed by a light haze, most likely off the bay. Last evening the light was noticeably stronger in keeping with the returning light of Christmas. Jennie noted that it seemed wintery, which this morning’s cold verified. Here is a link to a lovely post…
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The Unthinkable at Advent
A grumpy, much warmer day, after deep cold. Our first snow, which fell all day Sunday, is melting, which allowed Jennie to empty and bring in the bird bath. Another storm of high winds and heavy rains is forecast for Friday. I have been trying to decide how to write this post for days. Now…
