Category: Drought
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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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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…
Michael Watson PhD
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A Little Everyday Magic

A cold, wet, windy, raw day. The maples are in bloom as are our cherry and many other trees. Most of the blooms are subtle which is good given the continuing cold and that we are just now in Mid-April and still experiencing sub-freezing temperatures at night. In spite of all the rain we have…
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A Weekend for Creativity

Today is cold and clear. Long morning shadows spill across the landscape and the local birds are beginning to defend their territories. Our witch hazel is on the verge of blossoming and buds are swelling on other trees. The weather becomes warmer and wetter by Wednesday. Yesterday Jennie’s son, Daniel, and his wife, Katie, had…
Michael Watson PhD