We spend a fair amount of time watching birds. Whether it’s the myriad fowl at our feeders, the hawks hunting the pastures, or the geese and herons settling on the ponds out back, these feathered friends bring us a great deal of pleasure and enjoyment. We’ve been birdwatchers for a very long time now. Yet…
I’ve wanted one of these for a long time. A couple of years ago, I bought an el-cheapo version for a couple of bucks, but it was bulky, heavy, and just didn’t work too well. Lately I’ve found that seeing well enough to read and write at night requires quite a bit of light…
Now THAT statement could be finished a lot of ways. Today, I’m thinking spring. The sun is shining, and it’s a breezy 56 degrees outside. I’ve got a window cracked open, letting in some fresh air and the song of a male cardinal. He’s been singing quite a bit for the past couple of days…
Groundhog Day 2015 We’ve certainly enjoyed some nice weather in January. But February is here and winter is back! Yesterday was snowy, windy and cold. Last night, the temperature dropped to 1 degree Fahrenheit. Even with some bright sunshine, it’s cold out there. And, of course, the groundhog saw his shadow, so we’re facing 6…
Good to see ya! Like Uncle Jed might say, “Kick yer shoes off. Sit a spell.” Grab a cup of coffee off the woodstove over there if you want, and I’ll tell you a bit about Roosterville. “What the heck is Roosterville?” you might ask. Like so many questions in life, there’s more…