A couple of pix and a commentary ( here )

Last Monday we thought we might get at least some rain from Irene, but we never got a drop as it stayed on the east side of Florida and headed up the coast. We have had steady winds and gusts 20-35 mph for a few days now. Unbelievable how far away it is, and yet we are feeling some of her power ( Read more... )

Our coldest day of the year so far; it was 68 degrees in the house this morning, and the thermometer on the patio says 40. During the night a steady breeze blew, and the wind chimes on the porch and in the yard hanging from the trees played their music all night long. I love the chimes. They are reassuring and comforting to me, and help lull me ( Read more... )