Category: Nature
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Early August
Oi! Another hot, humid day with little rain; seemingly no amount of watering begins to make up for so many weeks of drought. Despite the drought the late summer wildflowers are out along the verges and the trees retain their dark green hues. Even the male goldfinches are holding on to their brilliant plumage, although…
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A New World Arising
A bright summer day, the late afternoon shadows lying deep under the spreading trees. A sea breeze sways the branches as the odd cloud momentarily blocks the sun. We are still awaiting rain as the earth is parched by strong sun and wind. The humidity has been consistently high but does little to ease the…
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Drought
A warm, muggy day following a warm, muggy night. Nori the cat is asleep and the temptation to nod off is strong in me as well. I had the AC on in our bedroom overnight; given the gentle sea breeze I’ve opened up to house for now. That may change later. We’ve been trying to…
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Breath
A bright, breezy midsummer’s day, the humidity slowly ascending, bringing the possibility of increasingly illusive rain tomorrow. The breeze whips the foliage, casting cinematic shadows through the shallow swale that runs behind our home. I’ve the window by my desk open and that same breeze breathes air into the room, warmth on the exhale and…
