New Year’s Eve started rainy and continued on New Year’s day. We spent the evening cozy at home with a fire and seafood tower. By now, we have received 300% of normal for rain during our rainy season from October to September, which is still only 15 inches. In between storms, I run out andContinue reading “WELCOME TO 2026”
Author Archives: Sonrisa
YULETIDE
On Solstice, we lit all the candles in our house, including our large sun candle, and then lit a small Yule fire. It was still quite warm outside but I have to have a wood fire on Winter Solstice and think of want we want to change in the new year. I simmered apple ciderContinue reading “YULETIDE”
DECEMBER’S SKY
It’s December and soon will be Winter Solstice. The sky is dark and crisp. I rise fairly early before the moon has even set. It is my morning ritual to greet the moon. Even though the moon is well off its super full moon, it is still really bright. I can see several planets inContinue reading “DECEMBER’S SKY”
NOVEMBER TRANSITIONS
November switched quickly to darkness in the afternoon. Sure we have more light in the morning for awhile. Some people may prefer the coziness of staying home but I do not. I like spending hours out in my garden after work. This time of year, I am prepping the garden for spring, and planting aContinue reading “NOVEMBER TRANSITIONS”
OCTOBER’S SONG
In October I feel the need to rush, get up early, but not too early because its dark now. I rush to get things done in the garden; look it is 6 pm and you can see it’s getting dark. I feel the push to be home. In summer, even when it is dark, itsContinue reading “OCTOBER’S SONG”
SEPTEMBER IS GONE
HERE IS A RECAP I didn’t get a chance to post in September before leaving. Our weather from the end of August through the first 10 days of September was hot and humid. We lost electric on the hottest day in August, right when my kitchen was being painted. Flash forward to Labor Day weekend,Continue reading “SEPTEMBER IS GONE”
SUMMER CLOUDS
I decided to take my own advice and take some time to relax at the beach. Its was later afternoon, but absolutely a stunning day at the beach. I looked up and saw these clouds right in front of me. I thought to myself, it’s a dragon and a centipede squaring off. Underneath, another cloudContinue reading “SUMMER CLOUDS”
WELCOME LAMMAS
Goodbye July, hello August. Hard to believe how quickly summer is leaving. Today we celebrate first harvest known as Lammas, and the quickening of the days getting shorter. I try to hold on to everyone of these longer days, refusing to come in until the sun starts its decline. This summer has been cooler andContinue reading “WELCOME LAMMAS”
ITS JULY – TIME FOR PIE
July is bursting at the seams right now with fruit. I’ve been busy picking apricots, blueberries and black raspberries for pies and jams. I also picked up some California cherries for jam making. I am trying something new this year as well. I kept all the cherry pits and I am making a cherry liquor.Continue reading “ITS JULY – TIME FOR PIE”
SUMMER
Summer is for eating popsicles, or watermelon and spitting out the seeds outside. Summer is for lying on your back in cool grass watching clouds go by.act Summer is for picking berries with your friends and bringing enough home for pie. Summer is or riding bikes without a destination or competition. Summer is for swimmingContinue reading “SUMMER”
Reflections Outside My Window 