Winter dreams
A little snow and then a little more. The transforming effect is enchanting, as always. The trees are sleeping? Or just standing in the snowy cold. There are green plants in the hoophouse, small...
Red sky
The sunrise was very bright this morning. It was exciting even though it only lasted a few minutes. It’s supposed to rain/snow, but not until tomorrow night. So I’m not sure what this “sailor’s...
Frosty
We woke up to frost this morning. Everything was coated. It looked very beautiful. I seem to be surprised that there’s such an everyday occurrence as weather on Thanksgiving. Of course there is! Now...
Day Ridges trail
What if my main purpose in life is to hike? I was lucky enough to grow up in places and times where I could roam. First in a development in the Chicago suburbs, then...
Anvil Trail
Three trails actually: Anvil Trail to start, then Schoodic Head Trail, finally Alder Trail back to Blueberry Hill parking lot. We got back to the parking lot just before dark, which is coming at...
Still harvesting
It was 24 degrees F. this morning. Cold weather has come. I’m still harvesting. Almost done for the year. One small task at a time. What’s still in the garden: horseradish, leeks, potatoes, and...
Turning a heel
This is a back-to-basics kind of post. There is a lot of everyday wholesomeness around here to embrace, so let’s do it. By the way, Sam was running for county commissioner. And – he...