And the children of the land rejoiced. We have several inches of snow on the ground. Yesterday was a snow day with no school. Furthermore, the white stuff is packing snow. Out walking with the dog this morning, I saw a snow snail in all its glory. About waist-high, it was detailed, with antennae, long… Continue reading Snow Joy
Month: January 2023
Umbrellas and Shreds
Daniel Pinkwater, forty-some years ago, wrote a children’s book called, Roger’s Umbrella. It’s about a little boy whose mother makes him carry an umbrella to school. When Roger objects that that umbrella gives him trouble, his mother tells him that umbrellas are all alike and you just have to know how to talk to them. … Continue reading Umbrellas and Shreds
Getting Through
Sometimes in the morning, setting off on a Bakehouse run, my husband drops Rascal and me off at a location of my choosing. That way, the dog and I can enjoy territory too far from home for it to be reasonable to walk both there and back. Rascal is elated by these extended walks, doing… Continue reading Getting Through
Cold or Cozy
Children who live near us have been entertaining us again, brother and sister playing out on the court. They’re elementary school age and, during this time of post-season games, the boy has been outside throwing a football around. Coming home from walking the dog one day this week, my husband heard the girl ask… Continue reading Cold or Cozy