Tag Archives: winter

Sun Is Shining

Posted on February 8, 2020 by

Sun is shining, Primroses are blooming, All is right in my world.

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Criticism

Posted on February 6, 2020 by

The best criticism of the bad is the practice of the better. Oppositional energy only creates more of the same. ~Centre for Action and Contemplation

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Snow Globe

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Nature

Posted on January 29, 2020 by

We are created to read the book of creation so that we may know the Author of Life. —Ilia Delio

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Hope

Posted on January 28, 2020 by

Hope spring eternal in the human breast and in the flower beds. 

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Southeaster

Posted on January 26, 2020 by

Southeaster wind howls through the woods twisting branches till they fall, cracks and thunks, we hold our breath a tree falls over, roots and all. We never get used to winter storm’s rage as we huddle indoors once more fear … Continue reading →

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Wet Coast Scene

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Oranges in January

Posted on January 18, 2020 by

I don’t know if the cold kitchen has shocked it into producing but our little orange tree has flowers and oranges on it at the same time.  Smells lovely and reminds me spring will come again.

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More Snow

Posted on January 16, 2020 by

Towhees, Juncos, Stellar’s Jays and hummingbirds are thankful for food we put out for them. I feel like opening the windows to let them all in, but Mocha would not be quite as welcoming. ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan    

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Snow Day

Posted on January 13, 2020 by

The woods are covered in down, that rain slowly dilutes into puddles. I put a few puzzle pieces in their place then settle in by the fire to crochet. Snow day, a good excuse to be lazy. ©2020 Sharron R. … Continue reading →

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yikes

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

Wind is howling around us branches and trees falling, gusts shake the house. I don’t like winter storms. And though I feel safe inside by a warm fire I’d rather it would stop blowing.

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Snow Is Coming

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

Forecast is for snow. We’re ready: – a new jigsaw puzzle started on the table – pantry full of food – woodshed stacked with firewood – and new balls of yarn Let it snow. . . ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan

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Raining Again

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

Raining again cold out too, now I’m wondering what to do. Warm the kitchen make someone smile too, bake some cookies that’s what I’ll do. ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan

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Some Don’t Mind

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

Hummingbirds are still coming to the feeder And a daisy is in bloom in the window box. It may be the middle of winter but some plants and critters don’t seem to mind. ©2020 Sharron R. McMillan

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Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2019 by

Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without … Continue reading →

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