Day 65 of 2025

Northern Flicker came to the feeder. 

I got some shots of his face but this was the best one 

that showed the red spot on the back of his head. 

Maybe he'll come back and I'll try again.

 

Day 60 of 2025

It's very windy and cold today.

I know it's only the first of March, but, 

I kind of wish it was the end of March.

I'm ready for warmer (not hot) days.

                       

 

Day 57 of 2025

February sky. Winter.

 

Day 56 of 2025

It's 60º today and the chipmunk has come out 

to bask in the sunshine. 

I wanted more of his face, 

but he is right outside my door so when I move he runs.

 

Day 48 of 2025

I have declared in the last couple days that I am not leaving my house 

for anything for the next week due to the ridiculous temperatures. 

I changed my tune tonight when I fell victim to a pizza craving. 

I put on more layers of clothing and headed out. 

It turned out well, 

but now I really am staying in the house until Sunday.

 

Day 46 of 2025

Small town + empty storefront = canvas for artist's winter scene.

 

Day 38 of 2025

The backyard was a hive of activity today. 

There were lots of birds. 

The squirrels were exceptionally busy

 and I saw my first chipmunk in a while.

 

Day 35 of 2025

Tonight's amazing sky.

Also, this What is it? was indeed one of the charts generated 

when photos of my retina are taken at each visit to the retina specialist. 

The red/orange spots are not a good sign. 

Treatment was necessary. 

You're on a roll, Joanne.

 

Day 22 of 2025

This blue tarp is covering some boards 

we intend to use for an outdoor project. 

This squirrel has decided to rip it apart with his teeth and claws. 

He ran off with his find and came back for more. 

I suspect he is using it for some extra insulation 

on these very cold days and nights.

 

Day 21 of 2025

I'm finally taking Christmas down 

but some things might just stay up the rest of winter.

 

Day 13 of 2025

Yesterday's snowman is still standing.

 

Day 12 of 2025

T-bone and GB#5

 

Day 8 of 2025

I didn't get to my crafty project today,

 but I did spy this beautiful January sunset. 

I also finished the red hat.

 

Day 7 of 2025

I made one decoration with these pieces 

cut from cardboard tubes late last year. 

I have now cut more pieces from more tubes I have collected 

since then and plan to make them up tomorrow. 

I'll show you if that happens.

 

Day 6 of 2025

It snowed all night and into today. 

After it stopped I measured it (8 1/4") on our outdoor table 

with one of my quilting rulers. 

Below I've taken a wider shot so you can see 

the impressive edge on the side of the table.

 

Day 5 of 2025

We're expecting quite a bit of snow. 

It has begun.

 

Day 345 of 2024

Synchronized angles.

 

Day 343 of 2024

December sky.

 

Day 340 of 2024

This is inside our furnace. That red 57 is flashing. 

It was also flashing last night. 

Someone diagnosed our problem and came back today to fix it. 

We thought it was, but it is not. 

It is very cold inside our house. 

The temperature outside is going to be very cold overnight 

so I expect it will be even colder inside by morning.

 

Day 326 of 2024

First wave of our first snow of the year hit this morning. 

The second wave will come this afternoon.