It got really cold really quickly down by the river today. I was outside only an hour ago and it was late afternoon and the sun still felt warm. As soon as the sun went down, the cold air just started rolling down the river valley. It’s going to be a cold night with frost. […]
Month: April 2022
Day 46 – Big Old Tree Bench
It’s sunset, but in here under the trees, it seems much closer to night. We’re watching Edward settling in on his favourite log down in the river.
Day 45 – Northern Bench
I love it after the sun’s gone down, when you’ve got the moon and the stars out already, but there’s still the glow on the horizon. Tonight the glow is orange. The color of an apricot, my son said. The sunset is so beautiful and it happens every day. And how many of us actually […]
Day 44 – Back Deck Bench
Not many words to share today. I wish I could accurately convey how much I’m enjoying the sun on my back deck and this beautifully blue sky.
Day 43 – Northern Bench
I just walked carefully along the path where I saw the snake the other day. Predictably, there was no sign of the snake at all, but I’ll probably always be careful on that trail, at least for a while. It’s the most beautiful afternoon. There’s a cool gentle breeze and some weak sunshine. I do […]
Day 42 – Other Side Bench
I’ve been sitting here in this wonderful patch of weak autumn sunshine. I’m surrounded by fallen leaves of various colours. I’ve been sitting here with my eyes closed because that low angle sun is coming straight into my face. I was wondering how many health problems might simply be caused by not relaxing often enough. […]
Day 41 – Big Old Tree Bench
It was a warm day today, and it’s a warm, still evening. It’s sunset and everything is slightly golden. We’re watching Edward hanging out with a bunch of native Ducks. They’re getting ready for the night, roosting on a log down in the river. It’s funny because Edward is so easy to spot, while the […]
Day 40 – Other Side Bench
I saw a snake near the steps as I crossed the river. It’s very well camouflaged when hiding in the fallen leaves. But it was pretty long, and I don’t think it realised only half of it was hidden!
Day 39 – Big Old Tree Bench
There’s a stiff breeze blowing up the river from the south. It’s making ripples on the surface of the river, and it looks so lovely. It’s rippling past me, reflecting the sky and the leaves. There’s so many butterflies around today. It must be the season for these orange butterflies. I think they are the […]
Day 38 – Big Old Tree Bench
I climbed up into the tree today, and I’m actually lying down on one of its wide, almost horizontal, branches. I’m looking up at the sky, watching all the birds flittering around. There’s a Willie Wagtail skimming water bugs off the surface of the river. We also saw a flock of Red-browed Finches on the […]