Winter Begins 2018

And so Christmas break and winter itself begins at The Acres. A covering of snow on the ground to begin the day of course. Cold, but not frigid. Pond is clear of ice. Feathered friends are active so the Boss is entertained. Part of the Wild Area has been leveled by the rain and snow of the last few weeks. The ground is so saturated that every new drop stays above ground. No place to go. Hope things aren't rotting under the soil. Three and a half months until spring and tulip and daffodil time. I know the iris don't like wet feet. I will see how they are affected come early May. The morning walk was quiet. You can tell where the deer have been passing by. Lots of trees have fallen down especially in the "woods." I think they may be all the ash trees that the borers killed. A couple of them were quite large. Thankfully, they fell away from the house. The pines, of course, and other green things stand out this time of year--for example, the Lenten roses. The cedar I brought up from Mom and Pop's is really starting to grow--which I love. Lots of Mom and Pop memories growing all over The Acres. Memories--visions of the past--good remembrances. Lots of chainsaw work to do over break. Lots of bird watching. Lots of hiding. Lots of quiet times. Need to prepare for the first chapel after break. Prayers would be appreciated if it comes to mind. Other than that, I will just be the hermit. If you see someone about who looks like me--probably not. =) A stunt double. A lovely first day--more to come. I can easily get too comfortable to seclusion. Beauty comes in all seasons--a hope I don't miss any of it.