A chill, dark day. Just enough rain has fallen to dampen the ground. The drought continues. There is some leaf change here on the peninsula. Further inland the swamp maple leaves have flamed red and fallen. Jennie has begun feeding … Continue reading
We are in a windy, sun saturated weather pattern, with chilly nights and warm days. The gardens need rain. I have been participating in a couple of groups that are organized around discussing politics. I enjoy the time with folks … Continue reading
Yesterday was dramatic, periods of cloud followed by bright, intense sunlight. In the afternoon cloud rolled in, followed by rain, heavy at night and accompanied by thunder, then changing to light snow. The day’s high temperature was 72F, reached about … Continue reading
Tonight is Christmas Eve. As I write, twilight has fallen over the landscape. Throughout the day we have had light snow and rain, and the snow cover has slowly retreated, leaving a thin layer of white covering the ground. The … Continue reading
