Tag Archives: winter

Last night the Winter King dreamed of pussy willows.

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Kathy

Last night in the heart of February, the Winter King dreamed of pussy willows. He dreamed of them sitting atop red buds in the lair of his woods. He dreamed them fresh with life and song and laughter. But, because … Continue reading →

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The joy of sauntering

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Kathy

So often in our society we vow to exercise, walk briskly, hike four miles, cover ground, get our hearts pumping for health and longevity. Nothing wrong with that. Our bodies may appreciate the vigor, movement, intensity. But I am in … Continue reading →

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Time Marches On

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Kathy

This March afternoon–with about five to six inches of new wet heavy snow here in our never-ending snow country of the Upper Peninsula–I have been looking through old photos once again.  (Not that I look through them often.  Just every … Continue reading →

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Deep January days in the woods

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Kathy

Good morning from our little stretch of woods and lake and snow and cold.  Sitting here at this computer I watch lazy flakes of snow silhouetted against black and gray tree limbs.  Yonder brown oak leaves dangle from branches that … Continue reading →

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“Keeps on keepin’ on”

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Kathy

  First things first.  I am not going to complain about our endless winter here in the North Woods.  (At least publicly.  Maybe we can gripe together privately, if we’re experiencing a frustrated moment or day or week or month.) … Continue reading →

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Squirrel and chickadee love, February snow, and healing silence

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Kathy

  We awoke to a February snow.  Maybe five new inches decorated our winter landscape. The temperature promises to inch up in upcoming days into the 30’s and 40’s (0 to 7 C), but for now winter still sings her … Continue reading →

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Annoyed, amazed, humored, and sad. All in one day.

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Kathy

 Very annoying.  Yesterday we “fixed” the wood stove furnace belt, which “entertained” us with squeaky noises for the past month.  An hour later the new belt is entertaining us with different squeaky noises. Can it be fixed? At times squeaky … Continue reading →

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Jagged ice fields of Lake Superior

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Kathy

If you’re shivering and cold here on this winter day, you might choose to visit another blog. I am aiming to show you some photos of jagged ice on Lake Superior here in Aura, Michigan.  At the foot of Saari … Continue reading →

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Sprinkling petals atop snow

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Kathy

On some January mornings the sun rises and casts lemon shadows against the blue-shadowed snow. In the night deer nibble spruce branches and bed beneath them during this dark phase of the moon.

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Hello, mouse & other early morning ponderings

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Kathy

1.  I have nothing to say and should be getting ready for work. 2.  A perfect time to write a blog post! 3.  If, by the time this post ends, the fingers type all nonsense–well, it’s easy enough to delete. … Continue reading →

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