Hoo-ee, is it slippery outside. I have cleaty things on my boots, but the dog has none on his paws. He had a hard time keeping his feet organized under him today. He even fell right down with his legs splayed out to the sides. That had to hurt. We knew an ice storm… Continue reading Ice and Trees
Month: December 2025
Choreography
The delivery truck was there too long, its deep thrum filling the house. I went to a front window to look down at the court and see what the holdup was. The truck started to back up, which added the back-up beeper to the soundscape. The problem became clear. Street parking is always at… Continue reading Choreography
Thudder and Prancer
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-THUD. La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-THUD. Brass bells were playing merrily in the living room when the dog and I returned from our walk this morning. They operate electronically, and have lovely, bright tones. I weave strings of them into the living room Christmas tree. We really enjoy them, except for the occasional thud. Thuds happen when something… Continue reading Thudder and Prancer
Footprints
The snow is dazzling today, and full of footprints. Hardly any of our back yard is unmarked. The usual suspects—squirrels, rabbits, squirrels, other critters, and squirrels have been busy out there. A herd of sparrows sheltered for a time on our front porch, leaving a tracery of prints. When we were kids, we loved looking… Continue reading Footprints