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Christmas Approaches
Today dawned clear and cold, the remnants of our first barely measurable snow visible in the grass. The day has remained chill with a stiff breeze driving the cold into the house at times. That gusty wind has also demonstrated where there are new leaks in our door frames. It’s the day after the winter…
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Dark Days
It’s a bit more than a week before the winter solstice and the slow return of the light. Today is a dark, dreary day in between storms. There is no coyote, nose to the scent, in the field, where there will likely soon be a new house, next to us. Outside my window there are…
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Denial
Another clear, bright, dry, record heat day. We are in the cycle in which parched soils hold no moisture, but retain heat. This is a potent brew. Today was windy, greatly enhancing the already high fire risk. Tonight, clouds have come in and the wind has dropped; we expect no rain. Today has brought a…
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Self Care in Rabid Times
A grumpy day, cool and dark. Still no rain. The trees remain in multiple stages of leaf change, bare trees stand next to green gold and red ones. The drought seems to be browning the leaves but still there are areas of rich color. I have been out photographing the past few days. I’m trying…
