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”