Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Spring Break (2011)

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Hard on the heels of my post expressing disbelief that spring could ever come again, something has shifted, changed—broken. Nothing dramatic has transpired. The temperatures rose briefly, but continue in the teens. The winds abated somewhat, but are now howling … Continue reading →

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6 to 8 Weeks

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Michelle has started planning this year’s garden. I see this as a symbol of indomitable hope, as the homestead remains deep in the grip of bitter winter weather. Looking at her notes and journals from last year, she announced that … Continue reading →

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