Not-exactly-turkey Day

The snow has melted, and our temperature hit 50 today, for that we are thankful. And the neighbor's dog that bit Bori has had its shots, for that we are grateful.

For dinner we ate stuffed cod, the other white meat!

Be well and be thankful.

Snow girl

This morning, the snow spoke to me. I couldn't resist building a snowgirl. But I couldn't find anything suitable for her mouth. My first attempt with huckleberries, gave her pale pink lipstick. Later, I went out for a hike in the woods and on the beach. I came back with bright kinnikinnick berries for her mouth, and sea grass for her hair. She got a make-over.

River walk

Today, after a day of nice weather, we headed down to the nearby Yachats River. I hiked the path along the edge of the river, and Bori fished from the bank. The river is rather wild and organic looking, lined with fern-laden alders, giant spruce and cedar trees. No fish today.

Rain break

'Tis the season for rainbows. Although bits and pieces are easy to spot, complete arcs are harder to find.

Sun breaks

Although we are certainly well into the rainy season, contrary to popular opinion we don't have rain all day, every day. When the sun comes out, we seem to be drawn outside to enjoy the rainbows, the clouds, and all that the rain supports.

Yesterday, I gathered more mushrooms, and planted my annual elephant garlic crop.

Today, just before our first early sunset, back on standard time, I headed out for a walk, to cloud watch. But first I stopped to check on my artichoke and kale crops.