Friday Five: Signs That Winter is Coming to a Close
With February coming to a close, we can begin to see signs of spring. Although the signs are different in different areas, this part of the world has a few of its own. The following are the ones I’ve observed recently: Commuting is now done during daylight hours. No longer do I travel country roads in the dark. Skunks are seen and smelled. Mostly this is due to wandering on the road, but generally, this critter doesn’t appear until the end of winter. The sounds of songbirds. There is nothing like the sound of a bird singing and a balmy breeze in February to make a person impatient…
Friday Five: January Favorites
January has little to offer. Here in Northern Michigan, the world is cold and white. There may be variations on this but only in shades. This year has been a little more interesting because of the ups and downs in the temperature but still, cold and white. Even so, there are some good things about January: 1. Cold and snowy days – Yes, this is a good thing – if you get to stay home and watch it through the window, preferably curled up with a good book and a cup of coffee. 2. No major holidays to deal with – This is a favorite thing because the busy-ness…
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