Cold Snap
Thursday, February 11, 2016 We are heading into what is shaping up to be the coldest few days of the winter season. It is significantly colder out there than it has been so far this …
Tag: snow squall
The Gales of November
The first snow squalls of the season arrived this morning, as the day wore on they intensified, melting away between squalls. They were heralded by an event. I was sitting at the table, enjoying a …
Snow Squalls and a Power Outage
As expected, a heavy snow was falling when we got up this morning. It continued throughout the morning. At 11 a.m. the power went out. I have an old telephone that actually works during power …
The Drama Queen
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 We slept soundly as the house slowly cooled, nested in a sea of cold white, under the bright moon. Attila arose early to fire the heater, and by the time I …
Icy Mantle
The main highway has reopened, other roads in the area have been closed. The snow continues to drop like a veil from the sky. Gusts of wind make it difficult to see, even from the …