Category: Nature
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The Mourning After
A cool, sunny morning after a couple of days of dark, rainy skies and a spot of freezing rain. More rain is forecast for the weekend along with unseasonable warmth. I guess when a group of sociopaths is given authority one should expect evil and horror. After all, the rule of law is largely in…
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A Frosty Morning
We awoke well before sunrise on what has become a sunny, hazy, 18 degrees F morning. We are nearing the end of an extended cold snap that was punctuated by light snow events. Very beautiful. We had a houseful for the New Year’s holiday, which was great fun. Way too many baked goods, lots of…
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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…
