Jan. 26 [I preface this with a brief back-story, for new and returning readers. I had a strong reaction to my second vaccine, in June, 2021, which I believe contributed to the back pain and nerve pain I have suffered since then. When Omicron happened and then booster shots were being recommended, I had to…

 Jan 23 One of the dogs, trying to nap in the sun. I had not seen Rain except for quick porch visits, because it has been quite cold – I hadn’t seen baby at all – since the beginning of Omicron. When was that? Before New Year’s, at least. They came and visited today, at…

 Jan. 14 The sun is going behind the ridge. That clear sky is signaling a cold spell but the weather channel suggests snow again by Monday. I have “got ahold of myself”, and scrabbled back to a place of (relative) confidence and optimism. It is ever a relief to return to a state of “not-depressed”….

 Jan. 5 There are animals that live near us but many of them we almost never see, only their tracks.  These are deer prints, in the meadow and crossing the stream.  This is a deer’s track, where he or she slipped on the ice or snow. One doesn’t think of wild creatures slipping or falling! …

  Jan. 1, 2022 an artist once told K about the colours one can see – the painter’s colours, group of seven purples and oranges – not just the greens and blues that are more blatant. thank you, to that artist. you have taught us see more colour, even in grey january. the old barn…

 Dec. 31 ” – covid-19 is out there and we need to continue with the sticks and stones of masks and isolation to keep it at bay. ” mumma yaga, 201231 A year ago…  ** This is the upper pond, running, though it’s shallow. There are only a few hours left. I listen to a…