Tag: climate change
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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…
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On Free Lunches
Today is sunny and warm. We are deep in drought, again, with no end in sight. Most days are too warm, as are many nights. In spite of this the fall color is excellent, although the leaves fall soon after they change. While some trees remain green, it seems we are now past peak. Nori…
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The House Made of Dawn
A clear, cool, midwinter morning in a year in which winter has been largely missing. The crows are out and about in the field adjacent our home, occasionally sunlit as they stroll between shadow and light. Last night the coyotes were calling excitedly in the field. I’ve found writing this blog difficult as I search…
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Beneath the Noise, Silence Grows
Today was a lovely late autumn day. I renewed my driver’s license and worked on sound. Jennie made space to be out in the sunny garden while still attending to work. Last weekend we had another coastal storm; we’re told we have had rain on 90% of our weekends this year which seems about right.…
