The Winter Landscape

April 6, 2024 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

Pioneer Memorial Library, Fredericksburg, Texas During the brutal heat of the Summer of 2023 I boldly stated that I would never, ever, ever again complain about winter weather. I'm cold natured and the winter cold cuts right through me. I tolerate winter with thick sweaters, soups, and fireplaces. When the first cool spell finally arrived … Continue reading The Winter Landscape

Punxsutawney Phil is right

February 3, 2022 ~ Beth ~ 3 Comments

This little lantern is frozen onto the table. So are the leaves. We knew it was coming, but the question (as always) was if it would be as severe as predicted, less severe, or much more severe than predicted. The television station meteorologists hyped it up. Hey, this is big news and we don't want … Continue reading Punxsutawney Phil is right

Winter

February 28, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

Winter appears to be almost over where I live. We've had 3 snow falls and record breaking cold in spite of the fact that it was predicted to be a La Nina winter with warmer temperatures and dry conditions. We certainly had (and continue to have) very dry conditions, otherwise, La Nina went elsewhere. Oh, … Continue reading Winter

The Winter of ’21 – Round 2

February 18, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

As forecast, it started snowing early this morning. First just a dusting, but by 8 a.m. it was coming down strong. It has continued through the morning, sometimes in blizzard-like strength and other times just a mist of small flakes. It is a wet snow this time, but is still sticking and accumulating. The … Continue reading The Winter of ’21 – Round 2

The Winter of ’21

February 17, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

Sunday night's forecast of 100% chance of 1-3 inches of snow and a low temperature of 11 degrees was almost totally correct. Those of us deep in the heart of Texas awoke to a temperature of 9 degrees F and a wind chill of -7 degrees F. The deck behind my house had 3.5 inches … Continue reading The Winter of ’21

January 2021 – The Beginning

January 8, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 6 Comments

January, the month of new beginnings and cherished memories, beckons. Come, let winter weave her wondrous spell: cold, crisp, woolen muffler days, long dark evenings of savory suppers, lively conversations, or solitary joys. Outside the temperature drops as the snow falls softly. All of nature is at peace. We should be, too. Draw hearthside. This … Continue reading January 2021 – The Beginning

Linger just a little longer

February 23, 2018 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

All good things do eventually come to an end and so it was time to trim the nandinas. Before this last spell of wet, cold weather I pruned them back, but decided to save this cluster just to prolong the winter season. I always look forward to the nandinas' red berries around Thanksgiving. I just … Continue reading Linger just a little longer