Spring is really coming now – the air is warmer and the snow has disappeared everywhere except some patches on the north-facing slopes. There are still nights when we get dustings of snow, but they melt away as soon as the temperature rises the next day. Continue reading
Category Archives: Journal
Journal for March 2, 2020
Days are longer now, and we’re seeing more sunshine, but the air has been cold and we still have plenty of snow. Continue reading
Journal for February 3, 2020
This last month has been exceptionally gray and cloudy. The local weather folks are saying that this is one of the longest stretches of cloudy weather in January since records have been kept. We were so pleased to see the sun reappear a few days ago! Continue reading
Journal for January 13, 2020
The new year has begun with plenty of cold temperatures, but so far not too much snow. Our icy driveway has made walking more challenging than usual – we wear cleats on our boots. Continue reading
Journal for December 11, 2019
We’re definitely into the cold part of winter – this morning it was -5F on the kitchen window thermometer. Continue reading
Journal for October 31, 2019
The fall has been beautiful but the colors are changing fast – every day it looks more like winter. The only leaf colors left now are the gold and bronze and rust of the oaks. Continue reading
Journal for September 29, 2019
It’s the end of summer already – fall always comes too fast.
Goldenrods and Asters, Gentians and Blazing Star are in bloom, and birds and butterflies have been migrating though on their way to warmer places. Continue reading
Journal for August 26, 2019
It’s been a busy summer – lots of visitors, lots of projects. And the weather has been perfect for the prairies – the flowers have been spectacular. July and early August are the times when the most flowers are in bloom at the same time. Continue reading
Journal for July 17, 2019
The hot weather has arrived, along with bright sun, fast moving storms, and misty mornings. Continue reading
Journal for June 21, 2019
After the cool, rainy spring, we’re starting to have some warmer, sunny days. Continue reading