Tag: writing
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The Mourning After

A cool, sunny morning after a couple of days of dark, rainy skies and a spot of freezing rain. More rain is forecast for the weekend along with unseasonable warmth. I guess when a group of sociopaths is given authority one should expect evil and horror. After all, the rule of law is largely in…
Michael Watson PhD
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A Frosty Morning

We awoke well before sunrise on what has become a sunny, hazy, 18 degrees F morning. We are nearing the end of an extended cold snap that was punctuated by light snow events. Very beautiful. We had a houseful for the New Year’s holiday, which was great fun. Way too many baked goods, lots of…
Michael Watson PhD
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The Solstice Arrives

A clear, comfortable day with rising wind and slowly falling temperature. The solstice sun against the trees throws long shadows across the field. The freshening breeze rustles the smaller branches of the maples and jostles the more sail like branches of the conifers. The sun is warm but in the shade one feels the wind…
Michael Watson PhD
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After the Storm

Bright sun welcomed us this morning. Now the sky is alive, alternating cloud and sun; suddenly overcast, then deep, rich, blue. It is hardly the quiet after the storm, the west wind howling past and bending the trees as far over as they will go. We received about an inch of welcome rain overnight; the…