Practicality Intrudes

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

I really hate how practicality sometimes trumps idealism. I especially dislike it when it happens at Christmas time.

This year, practicality suggested we take down our Christmas decorations a day early. Continue reading →

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Wild Nights

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

Aly headed south just ahead of our first really severe winter weather of the season. The evening she left, north wind built to a multiday wind storm, bringing clear, cold weather down from the Yukon. Forecasts predicted gusts to 80 knots (92+mph) and sustained winds in the 50-55 knot range (up to 63 mph). I don’t think we’ve had that here, but we must have gotten close.

Daytime highs barely break the 20s. Sea spray freezes on the rocks. Brilliant aurora borealis displays outshine the almost-full moon. These are wild nights! Continue reading →

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