December 14, 2021 Yesterday was warm, today is warm, tomorrow will be warmer. Where is December? It’s been lingering between…
Empty Nests
December 7, 2021 I went out at 10 a.m. up on the ridge. It was cold, blue skies were giving…
Red Berries, Blue Cones
December 3, 2021 Bright winter sun, pale blue sky. A panel of clouds created a chill as I started out,…
Ice and Snow
November 23, 2021 I’ve been waiting for it, and today it appeared: ice. This morning was 25 degrees, and it…
Winter Wind
November 19, 2021 Cold again–almost bitter–dense clouds, bits of pale blue, shafts of light that peek out, a constant cold…
The Highest Peaks Are Bare
Went back to the Catskills today to say goodbye to the leaves. They are coming down in droves and next…
First Frost, Leaves Fall Like Snow
November 1 It seems that last night the oak leaves started turning–everywhere you look a wash of tawny gold glows…
Cold Wood Smoke
October 29, 2021 Last night it smelled properly like October, and I took deep lungfuls of the cold smoky air…
Witch Hazel Blooms
October 18, 2021 Delightfully cold out, though we went from summer to winter. The wind is brisk today, and dark…