Now that lovely moon that I wrote about yesterday is waning. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, it is 99% full which, to me, is full! I can’t tell that one per cent has vanished. Also, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, it is known as the Wolf Moon, Yule Moon, Snow Moon, all because this bright […]
Jan 16, 2014
When Yesterday Is a Memory
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I sure hope none of my neighbors were up early enough to see me taking a picture of the full moon this morning. They may harbor doubts about what I was doing out in the dark, but actually, I couldn’t resist the temptation to try to capture that beautiful orb caught in the friendly arms […]
Jan 15, 2014
A Cache of Cozy Critters
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The sky is clear of clouds this morning. There’s a decided nip in the air but no frigid little breeze from the North Pole stirs last year’s leaves. It’s a perfect day for the gathering of Cozy Critters who trek to my home twice a month. It puts a spring in my step and a […]
Jan 14, 2014
Keeping Me Young
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Aging is a fact of life. So, I suppose, are the various negatives that go with it. Now, I’m not getting old without a struggle; I exercise, try to eat right (does anyone know the health benefits of chocolate?) and take an interest in what’s going on around me. No, no, that’s not being nosy. […]
Jan 13, 2014
A Trail to Follow
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This morning’s darkness is no match for the car’s headlights going down the street. My neighbor’s solar lights, as well as my own, push back the night to define boundaries of sidewalk and garden. Well-marked paths, these; you can’t miss them. I suppose many things must be taken into account when planners are mapping out […]
Jan 2, 2014
Owl Shadow
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We were sitting in the living room when Sara said, “Mem! There’s an owl on your wall.” And there, above the sofa, was the shadow of the small, plastic owl that sticks on my deck door to warn the birds not to fly into the glass. The sun was striking the door at just the […]
