Today the crabapple tree by our driveway burst into full bud and bloom. It’s marvellous to see the tree suddenly decked in white. With squirrels frolicking, birds chirping their little lungs out, and worms sprawling on asphalt drives when the… Read More »Spring Has Sprung
Well, after well-below-freezing temps, the weather is warm enough to see moisture on the streets and sidewalks. I’m sure more cold weather will be visiting in Minnesota in the months to come, but for now I can enjoy a lighter… Read More »From Deep Freeze to Thaw
I said winter was coming, but I didn’t expect Halloween snow. I’m told this was the second largest Halloween snow in Minneota history–of course, the last one was a blizzard and this was a few inches. The snow melted off… Read More »Winter Arrived Early
Well, they’re closing schools and telling us to stay off the roads if possible. Snowplow crews are working 12-hour shifts. We’re lucky in Minnesota that we expect the snow! What better time to curl up with a good book? Well,… Read More »Snow, Blowing Snow