Winter surely began early this year – the first of December and has stuck around. With four low pressure systems marching across the Canadian Border and three swirling in from lower California, it is little wonder that the upper part of the US has endured storm after storm after storm. We’ve had a share of [...]
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Solstice 2008 Blizzard
Posted in Blizzards, Frost, Solstice 2008, winter 2008 on December 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
How Do You Spell Spring?
Posted in April, Iowa in Winter, signs of spring, winter 2008 on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Spring is full of surprises. Subtle changes stir hope. Not withstanding our lengthening days,Our dreams of green grass and blooming daffodilsWither as large flakes drift earthward, covering ground and pussy willow alike. Ah, Well, we are sturdy Iowans, so we will take this in stride, but not without a mutter under our breath.
When Twenty feels "Warm"
Posted in getting outside, winter 2008 on February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Well, hmmmm. Mid-teens felt good. Twenties saw “open coats.” And, the temperatures still have not approached freezing for weeks. So, we sit here in Iowa with lots of snow and ice. On the bright side, we could watch the total eclipse of the moon on Wednesday from the comfort of our house. Quite astonishing and [...]
Drifty Little Snow
Posted in whispery snow, winter 2008, wood stoves on January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A light, drifty snow has fallen since midnight on the 20th. Now, nearly 24 hours later, we have a mere 3″ as the flakes continue to sift down. Easy to scoop away, great for tracking of animals as they seek food, water, and grit, and fun to hear squeak under foot. Not so fun to [...]
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