I was somehow thinking the walk would be cold, what with the
radio news of snow and cold, followed by at least one more warm spell, in the
midst of Christmas week.
But out on the farmer's dirt roads ,despite the chill wind, still the sun warmed us, the gloves unnecessary and the scarf almost too much.
Two Broadwing Hawks keened overhead, their snow white undersides glistening in the sunlight.
The ground was stiff and frozen, the river down the private camp roads sky blue with its rapid churning waters.
Back home, I heat up Lentil soup, rich with roasted tomatoes from our garden, carefully made by my sister- in- law, side by side with thick cut mushrooms, and parsley, carrots , kale and herbs dried after long summer days out back, growing .
I sit quietly by the living room window, with the ever remarkable Barbara Ann painting by my side, a window into a rich soothing other time.
Yes, I've decided , birdseed one more year at least. Like committing yourself to parenting or a lover, it always is that signing on , that promise that you will all winter long provide this much . So I've selected sunflower seeds - popular, nutritious and affordable. And now I'll settle in, white cat purring steadily on lap, Sunday brownies in the oven, and watch my winged neighbors chow down.
But out on the farmer's dirt roads ,despite the chill wind, still the sun warmed us, the gloves unnecessary and the scarf almost too much.
Two Broadwing Hawks keened overhead, their snow white undersides glistening in the sunlight.
The ground was stiff and frozen, the river down the private camp roads sky blue with its rapid churning waters.
Back home, I heat up Lentil soup, rich with roasted tomatoes from our garden, carefully made by my sister- in- law, side by side with thick cut mushrooms, and parsley, carrots , kale and herbs dried after long summer days out back, growing .
I sit quietly by the living room window, with the ever remarkable Barbara Ann painting by my side, a window into a rich soothing other time.
Yes, I've decided , birdseed one more year at least. Like committing yourself to parenting or a lover, it always is that signing on , that promise that you will all winter long provide this much . So I've selected sunflower seeds - popular, nutritious and affordable. And now I'll settle in, white cat purring steadily on lap, Sunday brownies in the oven, and watch my winged neighbors chow down.
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