They held on valiantly over the last week, being slowly released from their frozen state by the sun, to float away on the spring breezes. And so my vigil, watching the last small patches of snow melt, is over for 2021. Today is the first official day of spring! And just in time the cold… Continue reading Spring, the Official Version
The Thaw Is On The Way
After the lovely double digit weather we had earlier in March, 17C one day, the thermometer plummeted. One night it went down to -18C. Last night the temperature fell to -10C. This afternoon though, it is warmer, almost 6C. I think we have seen the last of truly frigid temperatures until next November. I had… Continue reading The Thaw Is On The Way
The Unofficial First Day of Spring
The morning sun came over the horizon with promise. Although it feels like -20C out there this morning, it feels like spring in Mist Cottage. Sipping my morning coffee in the sun brightened living room, I know the temperature will rise to 2C today, and that the back porch will be warmer than that, because… Continue reading The Unofficial First Day of Spring
The Unofficial Last Day of Winter
Since we live in almost total isolation, in our little kingdom this is the unofficial last day of winter. I have declared it. Beyond the borders of our yard though, the official last day of winter is still weeks away. However, like Camelot, we have our own thing going on here. We were dealt lemons,… Continue reading The Unofficial Last Day of Winter
Bright and Chilly
The sun is shining brightly today! The temperature is low, -15C when I got up this morning. Once the sun came out though, the Asian Beetles were awakened on the southeast side of the house. Their presence is a sure sign that spring is on the way! This morning a treat for breakfast was in… Continue reading Bright and Chilly