Even with the cool weather and what has seemed like a slow spring, May has brought dramatic changes to our landscape. Continue reading
Journal for April 30, 2023
This month spring has been slow and cool, with a few hot summery days and a few snowstorms.
Journal for March 31, 2023
March had a snowy start, but now we’re seeing the first butterflies and moths, the birds are coming back and we’re getting some spring rains.
Journal for February 28, 2023
It’s been a cold and snowy month, but we’re starting to see a few hints that spring may be coming. Continue reading
Journal for January 30, 2023
It’s been a cold and snowy winter so far.
Journal for December 30, 2022
The end of the year brought very wintry weather to most of the country, including us. For the first half of the month we had just a little snow, so we could still walk up the hills.
Journal for November 30, 2022
November began with warm spring-like weather, but quickly changed to winter. Continue reading
Journal for October 31, 2022
At the beginning of this month the air felt like fall but most leaves were still green. Continue reading
Journal for September 30, 2022
September is our transition from summer to fall, bringing cooler temperatures, shorter days, and the sun lower in the sky. This week we had our first frosty nights. Continue reading
Journal for August 31, 2022
August was sunny and warm, with just enough rain to keep the prairies green. Then, in this last week, we had more than 5 inches of rain. It raised the level of the beaver lake, but fortunately didn’t cause any flooding.