Not Much Going On But There's Always Weather to Comment On.....
A few days ago, I checked The Thermometer Outside My Kitchen Window when it was still dark outdoors and I needed to shine a flashlight through the window to read The Thermometer. The temp registered in red liquid (are they still mercury?) said 34F (about 1C). I was struck by waves of shivers running down my spine and promptly wrapped a small blanket around my shoulders.
THIS morning--already fortified with a purple lap blanket draped across my shoulders--The Thermometer displays its red line all the way up to 44F (approx 6C). Enough improvement to allow me to stand comfortably for a moment gazing at Sirius as he faithfully "dogs" Orion's heels. Most of Orion was blocked from view by a couple of our trees and the neighbor's roof, but an occasional silverly glint showed through the remaining--though changing--leaves.
BTW: Did anyone else manage to enjoy the Saturn, Jupiter, Moon gavotte / parade of the last few evenings. So very cool.
I've been making effort to be sure to check out the above mentioned trio's slow dance performance each evening. Moon has been brilliant! And, in the early morning, I try for even a short moment with Orion and his faithful companion and with Big Dipper and any and all of the city-sky stars. Sparse viewing, but all the more treasured for being The Few.
The clock is ticking in an increasingly rapid nag that I still need to get ready to leave for the dreaded JOB!!!!!! (Cue threatening dramatic music!)
Take care, my friends. Have a Marvelous Day!
THIS morning--already fortified with a purple lap blanket draped across my shoulders--The Thermometer displays its red line all the way up to 44F (approx 6C). Enough improvement to allow me to stand comfortably for a moment gazing at Sirius as he faithfully "dogs" Orion's heels. Most of Orion was blocked from view by a couple of our trees and the neighbor's roof, but an occasional silverly glint showed through the remaining--though changing--leaves.
BTW: Did anyone else manage to enjoy the Saturn, Jupiter, Moon gavotte / parade of the last few evenings. So very cool.
I've been making effort to be sure to check out the above mentioned trio's slow dance performance each evening. Moon has been brilliant! And, in the early morning, I try for even a short moment with Orion and his faithful companion and with Big Dipper and any and all of the city-sky stars. Sparse viewing, but all the more treasured for being The Few.
The clock is ticking in an increasingly rapid nag that I still need to get ready to leave for the dreaded JOB!!!!!! (Cue threatening dramatic music!)
Take care, my friends. Have a Marvelous Day!