Monday, January 20, 2025

Cold front, with chores

 The second winter storm arrived Sunday afternoon. The wind was hard, and I was grateful for my coveralls as I put out shelled corn for the deer and sunflower seeds for the birds.

It was freezing before sunset, and the water in the birdbath will stay frozen until Wednesday afternoon, if the forecasters are right.

The Wise Woman put out peanuts for the crows, covered her roses and brought the tenderest plants in from the greenhouse. She wanted me to stack some firewood in the garage, in case the power goes out.

It’s funny how many chores there are to do when a storm’s on the way.

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