Birds That Sing in the Spring Tra La

  • Post published:02/26/2014
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Here are the birds that sing in the spring. Robins are joining the blue jays - and other birds that I can only identify as Big Birds and Little Birds. Sunday the temperature reached a high of 46 degrees, and gentle breezes are wafting across the hill. Birds have been flying in and out  of  the staghorn sumac grove across the lawn. The snow is still deep in  spite of warmer temperatures these last few days. Birds are…

Sastrugi – Waves and Caves

  • Post published:02/19/2014
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Sastrugi are caused by the wind's blowing  and drifting the snow. For more Wordlessness this Wednesday click here.

The View from the Bedroom Window

  • Post published:02/12/2014
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This view from the bedroom window, taken on Sunday has not changed much in the last few days. Temperatures have stayed very cold;  minus 2 degrees this morning. Occasional snow showers and the frigid temperatures have kept the snow pristine and amazingly sparkly. Big storm predicted for tomorrow. We'll be prepared, but we'll see. For more Wordlessness this Wednesday click here.  

The Weather Outside is Frightful

  • Post published:11/12/2013
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The weather outside is frightful 29 degrees, breeze and clouds. Have to get the firewood in out of the snow. The birch is weeping golden tears. The holly  with its scarlet berries doesn't mind the wind and snow. For more Wordlessness this Wednesday click here.

Is This The First Snowfall of the Year?

  • Post published:11/08/2013
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How do you identify the first snowfall of the year? I woke to 32 degree temperatures and a snow shower. but I don't think it qualifies as the first snowfall.  It is nothing like the October 29 snowfall of 2011. However, it does qualify as the prompt to finish stacking the firewood.

Snow, Mud, Mist – and Tulips

  • Post published:03/12/2013
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On February 25 I took a photo of  the tulips I was forcing. This little pot of bulbs was clearly not developing at the same time. But even as the most advanced tulip began to decline, the others were just coming into bloom. As I watched the decline of my tulips, the colors changing, the petals crinkling I was reminded of a practice at a meditation center I once read about. On the first day of a week…

Winter Light at the End of the Road

  • Post published:01/08/2013
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The winter light at the End of the Road is all about all I have to say about gardening on these winter days. I'm just enjoying the view. This rooster guards the front door, even during blizzards.     Day is done. For more Wordlessness on Wednesday click here.  

The First Snowfall of the Year

  • Post published:12/27/2012
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I am counting this as the first  snowfall of the year, although there was a couple of inches of snow on the ground on Christmas so we  could all have a white Christmas and get an extra helping of Christmas spirit. Now we can enjoy the post-Christmas tranquillity, sitting by the fire, watching the snow snowing and the wind blowing. This photo was taken at 7 a.m. More Christmas is coming with further gatherings with family and friends.…

What Comes After Thanksgiving? The First Snow

Thanksgiving Day dawned mild and sunny.  There was little left to do in the morning at daughter Betsy's house so there was time for a stroll and for The Major and grandson Rory to have a tete a tete. Things got a lot busier at daughter Diane's house, especially in the Thanksgiving kitchen. Cooks and kibbitzers gathered near the stove to be there when the turkey came out of the oven. It is impossible to get everyone in the…