This morning the world outside my window is white. A fresh layer of snow covers the ice that fell as freezing rain over New Year’s Day. As usual, the birds are joyfully eating their breakfast at the feeder and the bright red of the numerous cardinals in the trees brightens the scene. This year the …
Today dawns bright with sun. We’ve finally had some gentle soaking rain after a dry spell. Last night the lightening bugs put on their summer light show. I’m watching a house finch feed its children as I sit and write on this day of the summer solstice. The longest day of the year! I love …
I look at the natural world around me this morning as I write, and I think about what an interesting week it’s been. Last weekend was literally overflowing with rain meant to wash the old away, making way for the new. That was followed by some perfect summer days. This morning the sun came up …
The world outside my window is full of early morning shadows. There’s a cool breeze moving the leaves on the trees. The yard is full of birdsong as the natural world wakes up to a new day. The coolness is welcome after several hot humid days. I embrace the beauty of early summer. Since we …
