January started off interesting because The Daughter and I started “back to class” on Monday the 6th, but the #1 Son was still on vacation from GMU through the beginning of our second week. He would sleep late, and then … Continue reading January looked like this…
The South, yea, even the Coastal South was visited by Winter this month; Wailing winds, grey blue lowering clouds, A days anxious vigil, Finally fruitful, Tiny, icy, barely discernible crystals of snow sifting down gently and quietly, A dusting of … Continue reading Winter, Fire and Snow
“I know what it says,” I said patiently, “but you know we rarely get more than a cold wet rainy Wintery Mix. We’re near the ocean, and we’re on the river. We just aren’t going to get much.” “But they’re … Continue reading Weather report…
We snicker at weather coverage of all types. It’s because we are in the coastal South. Every year from June through October – official hurricane season – we see our share of Weather Star Wannabes (WSW’s) paying their dues by … Continue reading A is for Anticlimactic Snow Storms
Merry Christmas everyone! We are having a wonderful day here at the Garner’s! Mr.Garner and I are sitting at our kitchen table with our laptops looking out the window at the snow falling, and the birds at the bird feeder, and the ducks trying to navigate the slush in the river. Our oak tree is beautiful. With every branch outlined in snow it is a study of thick and thin lines and shades of gray. The American Holly tree, always lovely in the gray doldrums of winter, with shiny green leaves and bright red berries, now has snow adorning each leaf. … Continue reading Wow! It’s snowing! A lot!
