The fog sidled in slowly, lying in wait in the hollows and dales before leaching out and swallowing the land whole. Darkness wore a misty shroud which light could not penetrate, refracted from the formidable force. Winter, too, can…

  The clouds were cobbled together like great stones with mortar the color of sky, and slivers of sunlight flickered through momentarily until the mortar hardened and the clouds became impenetrable.  Leafless trees revealed hidden vistas, and the world seemed somewhat…

The satiny gray sheet of Winter, once unfurled and perfectly draped, has begun to wrinkle and bunch as Spring tugs at its corners, releasing its drab cover.  Soon it will be folded and shelved until next year.  Spring is most…

Last night was a gift.  It was the perfect summer night when the air is delicate and nimble.  It was quiet, but not still.  Easy and blithe.  The humidity was low, almost unperceivable, and as the setting sun faded behind the…

I did not attend a 4th of July parade this year, nor did I officially attend any fireworks.  Instead, my neighborhood brought the fireworks to me.  How very, very kind.  Most were all bark with no bite, and I find those…

Today looks and feels a little more akin to Fall than Spring.  Sometimes I like to imagine I’d just awaken from a deep, lengthy sleep – completely unaware of time or season.  Would I know if it was Spring or Fall?  A quick…

  The landscape has finally been reborn, cleansed of its imperfections, bleached in pure, glistening white, sparkling in the sun, blindingly renewed.  A somewhat fitting start to the new year, and one I’ve been waiting months to see. I love snow. …

  Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits.  Did you remember to say it this morning?  There’s an old adage that promises good luck if you utter this phrase upon waking on the first day of the month.  Me?  I forgot.  I usually do.  Maybe…