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Snowstorm Fern and 12 inches of snow
Like most of the US, we were impacted by winter snowstorm Fern. What a funny name for a snowstorm. Fern conjures up a lush green, summery, humid grotto for me, not icy, snowy storms. In my area, we got about 12.5 inches of snow. This is a lot of snow, especially at...
Ringing in 2026 with friends
New Year's Eve this year was was about ringing in 2026 fairly quietly. The get together was hosted by us at our house this year and we had a few friends come over. It was nothing fancy, just good food and good fun with good friends. That's the way I like it. I'm not...
Winter Solstice & 2026 Art Calendars
Winter Solstice is here and with it brings a chilly shortest day and longest night of the year. For me, this Solstice means looking ahead towards bright and happy days to come. I know I have a period of rest now. A hibernation of sorts and I'm going to relish it. It...
Preparing for Christmas at the Cabin 2025
I've been preparing for my biggest show of the year for the last month and a half. Christmas at the Cabin is getting here quick. It's the 17th Annual show and my fifth time to have the honor of being asked to show there. Christmas at the Cabin runs for 3 days and the...