The rains started February 15th and rained through the 19th. We recorded another 3.25 inches of rain, bringing our rain year total to around 19 inches so far. The weather went from 80 degrees to low 50’s during the day and low 40’s at night. By late Thursday, the storm had moved east but weContinue reading “AND JUST LIKE THAT, FEBRUARY ENDS”
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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE
We are now in mid-February and finally got some rain on Monday. After three weeks of warm 70’s -80’s, it was a nice break in the pattern. Driving along the freeway, the hills have come to life with yellow mustard and Bush sunflower or encilia californica. I took this picture of the encilia growing inContinue reading “THE HILLS ARE ALIVE”
LATE JANUARY
To coin the phrase used with March, January came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. The weather was so glorious mid-January, I had to go for a walk on the beach. The slough at the end of the beach is a great place for seabirds. My friend and I were walkingContinue reading “LATE JANUARY”
THE BLUSTERY WINDS OF JANUARY
Last week week we had strong cold winds blowing on Saturday. I spotted this sun doggy showing the winds and residual moisture we had. It’s a little hard to see the rainbow effect in this shot. I can see it on my phone but it didn’t translate well. Now it is bone dry with humidityContinue reading “THE BLUSTERY WINDS OF JANUARY”
WELCOME TO 2026
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”
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”
Reflections Outside My Window 