It’s seven and the sun is only slowly setting. Every year, at probably around this exact point, I’m surprised again by how long the days get. How much changes with all that light! It’s quite the swing from winter, when … Read the rest
Meet the oil beetle! When I see new insects that I don’t immediately recognize, there’s an automatic, “Who goes there?!” challenge in my head. So many little creatures can do so much veggie damage, one can’t help a “you’re either … Read the rest
Looked down at the patio door and what did I see? A robin on the outside, standing right up to the glass between us, kind of looking back at me. Or maybe (more likely) seeing its reflection as another robin. … Read the rest
A kind of harsh day. Squinting against sun glaring off puddles and patches of snow. Damp and on the freezing side of chilly—just warm enough for melting. The cold air is filled with the musty aroma of dead, wet, thawing … Read the rest
What would they make of that? I imagine people who’ve never been exposed to cold and snow, waking up to this post-snowstorm scene, a thick layering of fluffy powder, gently rolled over everything like soft white dunes. Holy cow…… Read the rest
Snow fought the rain, and so far, the snow won.… Read the rest
