modern winters

it snowed. and the winds blew.

and in the negative cold. the heat left for a few days.
















but the sun is out. & we are lucky, because the camp stove is enough for hot water. which means coffee. and mac & cheese.

the train makes it easy to get to the mountains.

a.word.a.day betide

 

betide

PRONUNCIATION:

(bi-TYD)

MEANING:

verb tr., intr.: To happen.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Old English tidan (happen), from tid (time). Earliest documented use: 1297.

the winter road on the way to my brother's.

presents this year included several pieces of colorful construction paper on which my nephew had written my name.

winter in kansas this week. winter in new mexico next.

frozen

unfolding

have put away the mantle decorations.
finished the leftovers.
the new year is here. unfolding much better than the last.
& my most determined (and only) resolution has been made.

my nephew called to tell me he lost his first tooth,
and how nice the tooth fairy is.

and I live on the plains, but think about the mountains.

holiday walk

spent the morning of christmas eve at the farm. with cinnamon rolls, coffee and a walk.

the bridge was declared too icy to cross.

nephew was given the responsibility of choosing our path.

the tall grass was covered in icy droplets.

 cold, windy walk that was well worth it.

bit of holiday

o tannenbaum on the mantle. 

lights in the village

the quiet adobe where we sleep.

walking to the theater in the early evening,
took a few pictures of the light in Taos.

it was quiet, chilly, dark & pretty.

colorful on a dark street.

on the plaza.

morning kitchen

first morning light in my kitchen. was almost too sleepy to find my camera.
it is cheerful to see now that the nights become dark so early.

some light found while walking around during my last Chicago trip.

pest

it is my little brother's birthday.
i've been lucky to have this entertaining, protective & caring best friend for 36 years.

finally five

his requests were to have the party at my house, to have a rainbow cake & a pinata.
eventually my house was full of people.
and a five-year old's glee.

we had a good afternoon.

image courtesy of Ansel Adams

took a trip. and enjoyed myself so much that I completely forgot about my camera.
even though there were plenty of views to capture.
but, I'm going to go back again.
and sometimes, it is better to leave the camera behind anyways.

a butterfly & the bumblebee

a visit today from a pink butterfly. and her brother, the bumblebee.
we sat around the kitchen table and ate snacks.

great things list #18

listening to records on a sunny afternoon.

picture moment

dad in a western hat & boots. it's a rare moment, & one of my favorites.

party, since fall is falling

a Fall party in my backyard. with a fire, string lights, torches & candles.

we ate chili with cornbread & biscuits. lots of cookies. & drank beer or irish whiskey.
it was super to have so many friends with me.

the night was cool enough that we all needed our jackets.
and the fire was just big enough to keep our feet warm.

it was so lovely, that I think I'll do it again next year.

doorstep

fall is about to show up. though so far, it has still been warm enough to wear flip-flops.
loving the idea of Fall.
but I hope winter is very far away & very short.

fitzgerald

my wonderful little furry companion for over 18 years.
we said goodbye today. and now everything is quiet.